About this Event
Mile-high hair. Synthesized sounds. Teenage rebellion. Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of 80s Vietnamese New Wave until she uncovers a hidden past.
NEW WAVE tell a story of joy and youthful defiance as it explores a musical phenomenon in the 1980s known to Vietnamese American teens as new wave. As Elizabeth Ai delves into the lives of family members and icons of the new wave scene, she uncovers much more than just music and fashion. In the heart of Orange County, California, this counterculture movement takes the youth by storm, becoming a sanctuary for rebellious teens. The fun Euro-synth dance beats and punk/goth aesthetics mask deep traumas—broken dreams and unfulfilled expectations that have shaped her community. As the filmmaker digs deeper, the excavation becomes an emotional journey, unraveling mysteries that touch on cultural identity, generational trauma, and the Vietnam War’s lasting impact.
Enjoy a virtual discussion with filmmaker Elizabeth Ai and guests. Vietnamese American Cultural Center of the East Bay will offer resources inside the library at 1:00 pm.
newwavedocumentary.com
New Wave (2024, 1 hr 28 minutes)
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This series is presented in partnership with the Oakland, San Leandro and Berkeley Public Libraries. All library locations and restrooms are accessible. Please contact the libraries with any questions or concerns about accessibility.
All library locations and restrooms are accessible. Please contact the libraries with any questions or concerns about accessibility.
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RENEGADE HUMANITIES COLLECTIVE screening series:
CRIP CAMP: A Disability Revolution, March 14 at 2pm, Oakland Main Library (past)
ADIOS AMOR: The Search for Maria Moreno, March 21 at 3pm, Oakland Public Library’s César E. Chávez Branch (past)
NEW WAVE, May 16 at 2pm, San Leandro Main Library
NO STRAIGHT LINES: The Rise of Queer Comics, June 13 at 2pm, Berkeley Public Library’s Tarea Hall Pittman Branch
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, United States
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