TEXAS PREMIERE followed by Q&A with filmmakers in attendance
NEW WAVE dives into the vibrant world of "new wave," an 80's musical phenomenon marked by Vietnamese artists with bold styles and infectious energy. Raised by her aunt Myra amidst a strained relationship with her mother, Elizabeth reconnects with figures like singer Lynda Trang Đài and Ian “DJ BPM” Nguyen to explore the nostalgia and struggles of "new wave" artists seeking wider acceptance. Ai's exploration of cultural identity and community resilience, enriched with archival footage of lively performances, creates an intimate and emotionally resonant film, ultimately a love letter to a Vietnamese community's enduring spirit. - Tony Nguyen, Feature Film Programmer
Preceded by short film MSG: Mysterious Savory Grains.
*Opening Night reception to follow at AFS Cinema Lobby
6/27 UPDATE: BADGES ARE SOLD OUT AND PRE-SALE ONLINE TICKETS HAVE ENDED. RUSH TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE. Arrive at VENUE up to 1 hour before to join the RUSH LIST. After we seat badge, pass, and pre-sale tickets, we will count remaining seats to sell to rush list in order.
DIRECTOR/WRITER: Elizabeth Ai
PRODUCERS: Rachel Sine, Elizabeth Ai
CAST: Lynda Trang Dai, Ian Nguyen, Elizabeth Ai
LENGTH: 1 hour 27 minutes
LANGUAGES: English, Vietnamese with English subtitles
ACCESSIBILITY: Closed Captioning in English available for CC Reader Devices
COUNTRY: United States
GENRE: Documentary Feature
Featured Community Partner: Austin PBS
