New Wave is a coming-of-age documentary about young Vietnamese American teen refugees who were pioneering a musical phenomenon known as 1980's new wave. Filmmaker, Elizabeth AI, delves into the joy and youthful defiance of this time, along with exploring the painful and difficult lives of her own refugee family and icons of the new wave scene. It is an emotional journey, unraveling mysteries that touch on cultural identity, generational trauma, and the Vietnam War's lasting impact. This film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and is a poignant marker of 2025 being the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Time: 2:00-4:00 PM (Reception to follow screening in the multi-purpose room)
Location: UMMA's Stern Auditorium


This event is co-sponsored by:
The Song Foundation
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs
LSA American Culture Studies
American Citizens for Justice
Ford Foundation JustFilms
The University Museum of Arts
Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commissioner