SAN RAFAEL—Join filmmaker Elizabeth Ai for a free screening of NEW WAVE at the Smith Rafael Film Center. NEW WAVE explores the musical phenomenon of the 1980s known to Vietnamese American teens as New Wave. Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai dives into the lives of family members and icons of the New Wave scene, and uncovers much more […]
GLENDALE—Join a limited theatrical screenings of the documentary film NEW WAVE at Laemmle Glendale. Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into […]
SAN JOSE—The 2024 Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest hosts an encore screening of HOME COURT. Ashley Chea is a Cambodian American basketball phenom. HOME COURT, filmed over three years, is a coming-of-age story that relays the highs and lows of her immigrant family, surmounting racial and class differences, as well as personal trials that include a […]
SAN DIEGO—HOME COURT, by director Erica Tanamachi, screens at the 25th San Diego Asian Film Festival. Ashley Chea is a Cambodian American basketball phenom. HOME COURT, filmed over three years, is a coming-of-age story that relays the highs and lows of her immigrant family, surmounting racial and class differences, as well as personal trials that […]
ALAMEDA—Eden Athletic Club, a non-profit Japanese youth basketball league fostering sportsmanship and lifelong friendships with the love of basketball, hosts a screening of HOME COURT. HOME COURT, from director Erica Tanamachi, is the story of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball phenom. Filmed over three years, the film is a coming-of-age story that relays the […]
SAN DIEGO—Join a screening of the documentary film NEW WAVE at the 25th Annual San Diego Asian American Film Festival. Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and […]
YREKA—Free screening of SHASTA STORIES, a community centered documentary series highlighting the humanity, history, humor, and fortitude of Siskiyou County locals and culture at the Siskiyou County Library Yreka Branch. Come watch two episodes of this ongoing series from director Autie Carlisle. BYRDS OF A FEATHER The story of Charlie Byrd; California’s first Black sheriff from […]
GARDEN GROVE—Join us for a free screening of NEW WAVE, from director Elizabeth Ai, followed by a concert and dance party. Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion […]
SAN FRANCISCO—NEW WAVE screens at the Roxie Theater, followed by a Q&A with Director Elizabeth Ai and W. Kamau Bell. Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and […]
SAN FRANCISCO—NEW WAVE screens at the Roxie Theater with an introduction from W. Kamau Bell. A Q&A with Director Elizabeth Ai will follow the screening. Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an […]