New Wave
Directed by Elizabeth Ai, 2025
Documentary; 88 minutes
English and Vietnamese
“A soft scream of a film about ’80s Vietnamese diaspora culture and style." —Natalia Winkelman, New York Times
Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s. What begins as an exploration of rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing.