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Los Angeles Public Library is proud to kick off AAPI Heritage Month with NEW WAVE

Join us at AAPI Joy for a book talk with NEW WAVE filmmaker/author, Elizabeth Ai + special guest @Trace — filmmaker, singer/songwriter, and contributor to @newwavedocumentary and companion book. (Books will be available for purchase at the Library Store!)

We’ll dive into why preserving our histories matters more than ever—and how reclaiming our stories is an act of joy and resistance.

AAPI Joy: Narratives, Storytelling, and History
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Central Library
NEW WAVE Programs
3:00–3:40 PM | Book Talk with Elizabeth Ai + Trace Le
3:45–4:30 PM | Dance Party at Thornton Courtyard (Music by DJ V!)

🎟 Free & open to all. Let us know you’re coming by commenting below.

Let’s celebrate joy, memory, and community—together.

More info at LAPL.org/aapi-joy

#aapi #aapiheritagemonth #newwave

WATCH NOW: The official trailer for NEW WAVE is here! ✨

Mile-high hair. Synthesized music. Underground parties. 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 rediscovered a hidden past.

Winner of the Special Jury Mention for Best New Documentary Director at the Tribeca Film Festival. Find a screening near you at newwavedocumentary.com/screenings 🔗

WE DID IT!!! We made a movie!!! 😭😭😭

Still racing to get to the @tribeca world premiere this Saturday but had to stop and catch my breath a moment to thank these beautiful humans who helped bring this story to life. Hundreds more to thank so you can bet I’ll be doing that for the rest of my life.

Director/Writer/Producer: @elizabeth_ai
Produced by: @rachel_sine p.g.a.
Cinematography: @bryantswanstrom 
Edited by: Hee-Jae Park
Editors: @therongsam @cskeditor @realnancygrace
Featuring: @iandjbpm @lyndatrangdaifanpage 
Consulting Producer: @hannahbernall 
Co Producers: @ssoyunum @humansunnie
Associate Producer: @menadolinh
Archival Producer: @julia_huynh
Original Music By: @gregbernall @_chrisupton
Original Song: @trace @lohariel
Executive producers: @simuliu @dmquon @geetagandbhir @heyrobina @cxylee Dug & Linh Song
Co Exec Producer: Jane Solomon
In Association With: @cinereach @fordfoundation @california_humanities @spark_features @musicnerdxyz
Color: @robertcrosby182 @neptunepost
GFX: @studiolhooq @mylinhtrieu
Sound: @sungrokchoi
VFX: @mishasgeorge
Humanities Advisors: @thuyvodang @thaohaphd @joshdkun @ysadinhle @isabellethuypelaud Lan Duong
Impact Producers: @aznamericana @gabenoogen @conniest__

WE DID IT!!! We made a movie!!! 😭😭😭

Still racing to get to the @tribeca world premiere this Saturday but had to stop and catch my breath a moment to thank these beautiful humans who helped bring this story to life. Hundreds more to thank so you can bet I’ll be doing that for the rest of my life.

Director/Writer/Producer: @elizabeth_ai
Produced by: @rachel_sine p.g.a.
Cinematography: @bryantswanstrom 
Edited by: Hee-Jae Park
Editors: @therongsam @cskeditor @realnancygrace
Featuring: @iandjbpm @lyndatrangdaifanpage 
Consulting Producer: @hannahbernall 
Co Producers: @ssoyunum @humansunnie
Associate Producer: @menadolinh
Archival Producer: @julia_huynh
Original Music By: @gregbernall @_chrisupton
Original Song: @trace @lohariel
Executive producers: @simuliu @dmquon @geetagandbhir @heyrobina @cxylee Dug & Linh Song
Co Exec Producer: Jane Solomon
In Association With: @cinereach @fordfoundation @california_humanities @spark_features @musicnerdxyz
Color: @robertcrosby182 @neptunepost
GFX: @studiolhooq @mylinhtrieu
Sound: @sungrokchoi
VFX: @mishasgeorge
Humanities Advisors: @thuyvodang @thaohaphd @joshdkun @ysadinhle @isabellethuypelaud Lan Duong
Impact Producers: @aznamericana @gabenoogen @conniest__

WE DID IT!!! We made a movie!!! 😭😭😭

Still racing to get to the @tribeca world premiere this Saturday but had to stop and catch my breath a moment to thank these beautiful humans who helped bring this story to life. Hundreds more to thank so you can bet I’ll be doing that for the rest of my life.

Director/Writer/Producer: @elizabeth_ai
Produced by: @rachel_sine p.g.a.
Cinematography: @bryantswanstrom 
Edited by: Hee-Jae Park
Editors: @therongsam @cskeditor @realnancygrace
Featuring: @iandjbpm @lyndatrangdaifanpage 
Consulting Producer: @hannahbernall 
Co Producers: @ssoyunum @humansunnie
Associate Producer: @menadolinh
Archival Producer: @julia_huynh
Original Music By: @gregbernall @_chrisupton
Original Song: @trace @lohariel
Executive producers: @simuliu @dmquon @geetagandbhir @heyrobina @cxylee Dug & Linh Song
Co Exec Producer: Jane Solomon
In Association With: @cinereach @fordfoundation @california_humanities @spark_features @musicnerdxyz
Color: @robertcrosby182 @neptunepost
GFX: @studiolhooq @mylinhtrieu
Sound: @sungrokchoi
VFX: @mishasgeorge
Humanities Advisors: @thuyvodang @thaohaphd @joshdkun @ysadinhle @isabellethuypelaud Lan Duong
Impact Producers: @aznamericana @gabenoogen @conniest__

WE DID IT!!! We made a movie!!! 😭😭😭

Still racing to get to the @tribeca world premiere this Saturday but had to stop and catch my breath a moment to thank these beautiful humans who helped bring this story to life. Hundreds more to thank so you can bet I’ll be doing that for the rest of my life.

Director/Writer/Producer: @elizabeth_ai
Produced by: @rachel_sine p.g.a.
Cinematography: @bryantswanstrom 
Edited by: Hee-Jae Park
Editors: @therongsam @cskeditor @realnancygrace
Featuring: @iandjbpm @lyndatrangdaifanpage 
Consulting Producer: @hannahbernall 
Co Producers: @ssoyunum @humansunnie
Associate Producer: @menadolinh
Archival Producer: @julia_huynh
Original Music By: @gregbernall @_chrisupton
Original Song: @trace @lohariel
Executive producers: @simuliu @dmquon @geetagandbhir @heyrobina @cxylee Dug & Linh Song
Co Exec Producer: Jane Solomon
In Association With: @cinereach @fordfoundation @california_humanities @spark_features @musicnerdxyz
Color: @robertcrosby182 @neptunepost
GFX: @studiolhooq @mylinhtrieu
Sound: @sungrokchoi
VFX: @mishasgeorge
Humanities Advisors: @thuyvodang @thaohaphd @joshdkun @ysadinhle @isabellethuypelaud Lan Duong
Impact Producers: @aznamericana @gabenoogen @conniest__

WE DID IT!!! We made a movie!!! 😭😭😭

Still racing to get to the @tribeca world premiere this Saturday but had to stop and catch my breath a moment to thank these beautiful humans who helped bring this story to life. Hundreds more to thank so you can bet I’ll be doing that for the rest of my life.

Director/Writer/Producer: @elizabeth_ai
Produced by: @rachel_sine p.g.a.
Cinematography: @bryantswanstrom 
Edited by: Hee-Jae Park
Editors: @therongsam @cskeditor @realnancygrace
Featuring: @iandjbpm @lyndatrangdaifanpage 
Consulting Producer: @hannahbernall 
Co Producers: @ssoyunum @humansunnie
Associate Producer: @menadolinh
Archival Producer: @julia_huynh
Original Music By: @gregbernall @_chrisupton
Original Song: @trace @lohariel
Executive producers: @simuliu @dmquon @geetagandbhir @heyrobina @cxylee Dug & Linh Song
Co Exec Producer: Jane Solomon
In Association With: @cinereach @fordfoundation @california_humanities @spark_features @musicnerdxyz
Color: @robertcrosby182 @neptunepost
GFX: @studiolhooq @mylinhtrieu
Sound: @sungrokchoi
VFX: @mishasgeorge
Humanities Advisors: @thuyvodang @thaohaphd @joshdkun @ysadinhle @isabellethuypelaud Lan Duong
Impact Producers: @aznamericana @gabenoogen @conniest__

WE DID IT!!! We made a movie!!! 😭😭😭

Still racing to get to the @tribeca world premiere this Saturday but had to stop and catch my breath a moment to thank these beautiful humans who helped bring this story to life. Hundreds more to thank so you can bet I’ll be doing that for the rest of my life.

Director/Writer/Producer: @elizabeth_ai
Produced by: @rachel_sine p.g.a.
Cinematography: @bryantswanstrom 
Edited by: Hee-Jae Park
Editors: @therongsam @cskeditor @realnancygrace
Featuring: @iandjbpm @lyndatrangdaifanpage 
Consulting Producer: @hannahbernall 
Co Producers: @ssoyunum @humansunnie
Associate Producer: @menadolinh
Archival Producer: @julia_huynh
Original Music By: @gregbernall @_chrisupton
Original Song: @trace @lohariel
Executive producers: @simuliu @dmquon @geetagandbhir @heyrobina @cxylee Dug & Linh Song
Co Exec Producer: Jane Solomon
In Association With: @cinereach @fordfoundation @california_humanities @spark_features @musicnerdxyz
Color: @robertcrosby182 @neptunepost
GFX: @studiolhooq @mylinhtrieu
Sound: @sungrokchoi
VFX: @mishasgeorge
Humanities Advisors: @thuyvodang @thaohaphd @joshdkun @ysadinhle @isabellethuypelaud Lan Duong
Impact Producers: @aznamericana @gabenoogen @conniest__

NEW WAVE merch is here and it’s already flying off the shelves 😍

From tees and hats to posters and more, this is your chance to grab exclusive pieces from the NEW WAVE tour collection before they’re gone.

🛍️ Shop now at NEW WAVE Merch Shop https://newwavedoc.myshopify.com/ or hit the link in bio.

Quantities are very limited and some items are already selling out — this is the final merch drop from the tour, so don’t miss it 💫

⏳ Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing + shipping. We’re a small team, and we truly appreciate all the love, patience, and support!

Special thanks ✨
Designed by: @studiolhooq @tinasnowle
Photography by: @guarionex_jr
Models: @wendiegrmz @mia_kim @useless.and.fragile @shawnax, Rumi + Ren

NEW WAVE merch is here and it’s already flying off the shelves 😍

From tees and hats to posters and more, this is your chance to grab exclusive pieces from the NEW WAVE tour collection before they’re gone.

🛍️ Shop now at NEW WAVE Merch Shop https://newwavedoc.myshopify.com/ or hit the link in bio.

Quantities are very limited and some items are already selling out — this is the final merch drop from the tour, so don’t miss it 💫

⏳ Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing + shipping. We’re a small team, and we truly appreciate all the love, patience, and support!

Special thanks ✨
Designed by: @studiolhooq @tinasnowle
Photography by: @guarionex_jr
Models: @wendiegrmz @mia_kim @useless.and.fragile @shawnax, Rumi + Ren

NEW WAVE merch is here and it’s already flying off the shelves 😍

From tees and hats to posters and more, this is your chance to grab exclusive pieces from the NEW WAVE tour collection before they’re gone.

🛍️ Shop now at NEW WAVE Merch Shop https://newwavedoc.myshopify.com/ or hit the link in bio.

Quantities are very limited and some items are already selling out — this is the final merch drop from the tour, so don’t miss it 💫

⏳ Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing + shipping. We’re a small team, and we truly appreciate all the love, patience, and support!

Special thanks ✨
Designed by: @studiolhooq @tinasnowle
Photography by: @guarionex_jr
Models: @wendiegrmz @mia_kim @useless.and.fragile @shawnax, Rumi + Ren

NEW WAVE merch is here and it’s already flying off the shelves 😍

From tees and hats to posters and more, this is your chance to grab exclusive pieces from the NEW WAVE tour collection before they’re gone.

🛍️ Shop now at NEW WAVE Merch Shop https://newwavedoc.myshopify.com/ or hit the link in bio.

Quantities are very limited and some items are already selling out — this is the final merch drop from the tour, so don’t miss it 💫

⏳ Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing + shipping. We’re a small team, and we truly appreciate all the love, patience, and support!

Special thanks ✨
Designed by: @studiolhooq @tinasnowle
Photography by: @guarionex_jr
Models: @wendiegrmz @mia_kim @useless.and.fragile @shawnax, Rumi + Ren

New Wave returns to NYC on May 29th — free screening w RSVP — presented by @air.hq!

📅 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 6:00p - 9:00p
📍 Air HQ - RSVP for address

Air is a Creative Operations platform focused on supporting artists and creatives. We are partnering with them in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month for a free screening for the creative community in NYC.

Screening is free to attend, with drinks and Chinatown bites provided by Air + sounds by DJ SGOD @seanguyen

Special thanks:
The Viet Creative Society @vcs.nyc , Viet Salon @vietsalon.nyc and AZNAMERICANA @aznamericana

🎟️ RSVP required at luma.com/air-4n2n (or link in bio).
📷 by Le Ba Chu, Daniel Martin, Thuy Vo Dang, Sandy Nikko, Stacy L., Harry Langdon

New Wave returns to NYC on May 29th — free screening w RSVP — presented by @air.hq!

📅 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 6:00p - 9:00p
📍 Air HQ - RSVP for address

Air is a Creative Operations platform focused on supporting artists and creatives. We are partnering with them in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month for a free screening for the creative community in NYC.

Screening is free to attend, with drinks and Chinatown bites provided by Air + sounds by DJ SGOD @seanguyen

Special thanks:
The Viet Creative Society @vcs.nyc , Viet Salon @vietsalon.nyc and AZNAMERICANA @aznamericana

🎟️ RSVP required at luma.com/air-4n2n (or link in bio).
📷 by Le Ba Chu, Daniel Martin, Thuy Vo Dang, Sandy Nikko, Stacy L., Harry Langdon

New Wave returns to NYC on May 29th — free screening w RSVP — presented by @air.hq!

📅 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 6:00p - 9:00p
📍 Air HQ - RSVP for address

Air is a Creative Operations platform focused on supporting artists and creatives. We are partnering with them in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month for a free screening for the creative community in NYC.

Screening is free to attend, with drinks and Chinatown bites provided by Air + sounds by DJ SGOD @seanguyen

Special thanks:
The Viet Creative Society @vcs.nyc , Viet Salon @vietsalon.nyc and AZNAMERICANA @aznamericana

🎟️ RSVP required at luma.com/air-4n2n (or link in bio).
📷 by Le Ba Chu, Daniel Martin, Thuy Vo Dang, Sandy Nikko, Stacy L., Harry Langdon

New Wave returns to NYC on May 29th — free screening w RSVP — presented by @air.hq!

📅 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 6:00p - 9:00p
📍 Air HQ - RSVP for address

Air is a Creative Operations platform focused on supporting artists and creatives. We are partnering with them in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month for a free screening for the creative community in NYC.

Screening is free to attend, with drinks and Chinatown bites provided by Air + sounds by DJ SGOD @seanguyen

Special thanks:
The Viet Creative Society @vcs.nyc , Viet Salon @vietsalon.nyc and AZNAMERICANA @aznamericana

🎟️ RSVP required at luma.com/air-4n2n (or link in bio).
📷 by Le Ba Chu, Daniel Martin, Thuy Vo Dang, Sandy Nikko, Stacy L., Harry Langdon

New Wave returns to NYC on May 29th — free screening w RSVP — presented by @air.hq!

📅 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 6:00p - 9:00p
📍 Air HQ - RSVP for address

Air is a Creative Operations platform focused on supporting artists and creatives. We are partnering with them in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month for a free screening for the creative community in NYC.

Screening is free to attend, with drinks and Chinatown bites provided by Air + sounds by DJ SGOD @seanguyen

Special thanks:
The Viet Creative Society @vcs.nyc , Viet Salon @vietsalon.nyc and AZNAMERICANA @aznamericana

🎟️ RSVP required at luma.com/air-4n2n (or link in bio).
📷 by Le Ba Chu, Daniel Martin, Thuy Vo Dang, Sandy Nikko, Stacy L., Harry Langdon

New Wave returns to NYC on May 29th — free screening w RSVP — presented by @air.hq!

📅 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 6:00p - 9:00p
📍 Air HQ - RSVP for address

Air is a Creative Operations platform focused on supporting artists and creatives. We are partnering with them in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month for a free screening for the creative community in NYC.

Screening is free to attend, with drinks and Chinatown bites provided by Air + sounds by DJ SGOD @seanguyen

Special thanks:
The Viet Creative Society @vcs.nyc , Viet Salon @vietsalon.nyc and AZNAMERICANA @aznamericana

🎟️ RSVP required at luma.com/air-4n2n (or link in bio).
📷 by Le Ba Chu, Daniel Martin, Thuy Vo Dang, Sandy Nikko, Stacy L., Harry Langdon

Good times this past Saturday at the San Leandro Public Library for a free community screening of NEW WAVE —with music, dancing, chocolate, books, posters, and more.

Extra special thanks to director Elizabeth Ai for joining us in person, to filmmaker Ursula Liang for leading a great conversation, and to librarian Patricia Mallari for hosting us all and putting this event together. Thanks too to the full house of attendees who came out on a beautiful spring afternoon to actively participate and connect through the humanities.

One last special thanks to photographer Najib Joe Hakim for documenting the event.

Next up:
WE WERE HERE with director David Weissman at SF Public Library June 10

NO STRAIGHT LINES at Berkeley Public Library’s Tarea Hall Pitman South Branch June 13

See you there!

Good times this past Saturday at the San Leandro Public Library for a free community screening of NEW WAVE —with music, dancing, chocolate, books, posters, and more.

Extra special thanks to director Elizabeth Ai for joining us in person, to filmmaker Ursula Liang for leading a great conversation, and to librarian Patricia Mallari for hosting us all and putting this event together. Thanks too to the full house of attendees who came out on a beautiful spring afternoon to actively participate and connect through the humanities.

One last special thanks to photographer Najib Joe Hakim for documenting the event.

Next up:
WE WERE HERE with director David Weissman at SF Public Library June 10

NO STRAIGHT LINES at Berkeley Public Library’s Tarea Hall Pitman South Branch June 13

See you there!

Good times this past Saturday at the San Leandro Public Library for a free community screening of NEW WAVE —with music, dancing, chocolate, books, posters, and more.

Extra special thanks to director Elizabeth Ai for joining us in person, to filmmaker Ursula Liang for leading a great conversation, and to librarian Patricia Mallari for hosting us all and putting this event together. Thanks too to the full house of attendees who came out on a beautiful spring afternoon to actively participate and connect through the humanities.

One last special thanks to photographer Najib Joe Hakim for documenting the event.

Next up:
WE WERE HERE with director David Weissman at SF Public Library June 10

NO STRAIGHT LINES at Berkeley Public Library’s Tarea Hall Pitman South Branch June 13

See you there!

Good times this past Saturday at the San Leandro Public Library for a free community screening of NEW WAVE —with music, dancing, chocolate, books, posters, and more.

Extra special thanks to director Elizabeth Ai for joining us in person, to filmmaker Ursula Liang for leading a great conversation, and to librarian Patricia Mallari for hosting us all and putting this event together. Thanks too to the full house of attendees who came out on a beautiful spring afternoon to actively participate and connect through the humanities.

One last special thanks to photographer Najib Joe Hakim for documenting the event.

Next up:
WE WERE HERE with director David Weissman at SF Public Library June 10

NO STRAIGHT LINES at Berkeley Public Library’s Tarea Hall Pitman South Branch June 13

See you there!

JUNE 20 — WATCH NEW WAVE FROM ANYWHERE ✨

In honor of World Refugee Day, NEW WAVE will be streaming worldwide for one day only on Kinema on Saturday, June 20.

Missed us during the 50 for 50 tour or our first virtual screening? Here’s your chance to experience the film wherever you are in the world.

Plan your watch party, invite your friends, and gather your NEW WAVE aunties and uncles — we can’t wait to see celebrations happening across the globe. Tag us for a chance to win some merch! 🌎

🎟️ Tickets are limited, grab yours before they sell out.
🎟️ Tickets + info at kinema.com/events/New-Wave-qzt6zx or link in bio.
📷 archival from Paul Tran, Dinh Family, and New Wave

JUNE 20 — WATCH NEW WAVE FROM ANYWHERE ✨

In honor of World Refugee Day, NEW WAVE will be streaming worldwide for one day only on Kinema on Saturday, June 20.

Missed us during the 50 for 50 tour or our first virtual screening? Here’s your chance to experience the film wherever you are in the world.

Plan your watch party, invite your friends, and gather your NEW WAVE aunties and uncles — we can’t wait to see celebrations happening across the globe. Tag us for a chance to win some merch! 🌎

🎟️ Tickets are limited, grab yours before they sell out.
🎟️ Tickets + info at kinema.com/events/New-Wave-qzt6zx or link in bio.
📷 archival from Paul Tran, Dinh Family, and New Wave

JUNE 20 — WATCH NEW WAVE FROM ANYWHERE ✨

In honor of World Refugee Day, NEW WAVE will be streaming worldwide for one day only on Kinema on Saturday, June 20.

Missed us during the 50 for 50 tour or our first virtual screening? Here’s your chance to experience the film wherever you are in the world.

Plan your watch party, invite your friends, and gather your NEW WAVE aunties and uncles — we can’t wait to see celebrations happening across the globe. Tag us for a chance to win some merch! 🌎

🎟️ Tickets are limited, grab yours before they sell out.
🎟️ Tickets + info at kinema.com/events/New-Wave-qzt6zx or link in bio.
📷 archival from Paul Tran, Dinh Family, and New Wave

JUNE 20 — WATCH NEW WAVE FROM ANYWHERE ✨

In honor of World Refugee Day, NEW WAVE will be streaming worldwide for one day only on Kinema on Saturday, June 20.

Missed us during the 50 for 50 tour or our first virtual screening? Here’s your chance to experience the film wherever you are in the world.

Plan your watch party, invite your friends, and gather your NEW WAVE aunties and uncles — we can’t wait to see celebrations happening across the globe. Tag us for a chance to win some merch! 🌎

🎟️ Tickets are limited, grab yours before they sell out.
🎟️ Tickets + info at kinema.com/events/New-Wave-qzt6zx or link in bio.
📷 archival from Paul Tran, Dinh Family, and New Wave

JUNE 20 — WATCH NEW WAVE FROM ANYWHERE ✨

In honor of World Refugee Day, NEW WAVE will be streaming worldwide for one day only on Kinema on Saturday, June 20.

Missed us during the 50 for 50 tour or our first virtual screening? Here’s your chance to experience the film wherever you are in the world.

Plan your watch party, invite your friends, and gather your NEW WAVE aunties and uncles — we can’t wait to see celebrations happening across the globe. Tag us for a chance to win some merch! 🌎

🎟️ Tickets are limited, grab yours before they sell out.
🎟️ Tickets + info at kinema.com/events/New-Wave-qzt6zx or link in bio.
📷 archival from Paul Tran, Dinh Family, and New Wave

About to get started here with filmmaker @elizabeth_ai and her film @newwavedocumentary at San Leandro Public Library.

Thanks to everyone who came out on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to create community!

About to get started here with filmmaker @elizabeth_ai and her film @newwavedocumentary at San Leandro Public Library.

Thanks to everyone who came out on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to create community!

About to get started here with filmmaker @elizabeth_ai and her film @newwavedocumentary at San Leandro Public Library.

Thanks to everyone who came out on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to create community!

NEW WAVE merch has officially dropped — and it’s going fast 😍

You asked, and we made it happen. The official NEW WAVE merch shop is now LIVE!

Shop exclusive NEW WAVE tees, posters, hats, and more at newwavedoc.myshopify.com (link in bio).

Quantities are limited and items are already selling out, so don’t wait. This is the final merch drop from the tour ✨

⏳ Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing and shipping. We’re a small team and truly appreciate your patience and support!

Special thanks ✨
Designed by: @studiolhooq @tinasnowle
Photography by: @guarionex_jr
Models: @wendiegrmz @_mia_kim_ @useless.and.fragile @shawnax, Rumi + Ren

NEW WAVE merch has officially dropped — and it’s going fast 😍

You asked, and we made it happen. The official NEW WAVE merch shop is now LIVE!

Shop exclusive NEW WAVE tees, posters, hats, and more at newwavedoc.myshopify.com (link in bio).

Quantities are limited and items are already selling out, so don’t wait. This is the final merch drop from the tour ✨

⏳ Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing and shipping. We’re a small team and truly appreciate your patience and support!

Special thanks ✨
Designed by: @studiolhooq @tinasnowle
Photography by: @guarionex_jr
Models: @wendiegrmz @_mia_kim_ @useless.and.fragile @shawnax, Rumi + Ren

NEW WAVE merch has officially dropped — and it’s going fast 😍

You asked, and we made it happen. The official NEW WAVE merch shop is now LIVE!

Shop exclusive NEW WAVE tees, posters, hats, and more at newwavedoc.myshopify.com (link in bio).

Quantities are limited and items are already selling out, so don’t wait. This is the final merch drop from the tour ✨

⏳ Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing and shipping. We’re a small team and truly appreciate your patience and support!

Special thanks ✨
Designed by: @studiolhooq @tinasnowle
Photography by: @guarionex_jr
Models: @wendiegrmz @_mia_kim_ @useless.and.fragile @shawnax, Rumi + Ren

“Cathartic.” “Powerful.” “Surprisingly relatable edge.” Hear what audience members had to say after our London screening last year in collaboration with @milkteafilms

Don’t miss your chance to stream NEW WAVE virtually on June 20th. For one day only, our film will be available to watch worldwide! ✨

🎟️ Tickets and more info at https://kinema.com/events/New-Wave-qzt6zx

NEW WAVE heads to San Leandro 😍

Join us for a special screening of NEW WAVE at the San Leandro Main Library—a community space bringing stories, culture, and connection to life.

📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM Screening
📍San Leandro Main Library | 300 Estudillo Ave
🎤Q&A moderated by filmmaker: Ursula Liang w/ New Wave director Elizabeth Ai

✨ NEW WAVE is part of a new documentary series launched by the Renegade Humanities Collective—celebrating California films made possible through public support.

These free community screenings bring filmmakers and audiences together to explore the impact of storytelling, social good, and the importance of accessible, publicly funded art.

Directed by Elizabeth Ai, NEW WAVE captures the music, fashion, and rebellion that defined a generation of Vietnamese American youth in the 1980s and the legacy that still resonates today.

With gratitude to @renegadehumanities @sanleandrolib for making this event possible!

🎟️ Free and open to the public—https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-wave-free-screening-at-san-leandro-public-library-for-aapi-heritage-tickets-1987630273654?aff=oddtdtcreator
📷 archival via Thai Tai, Christine Tran, Tu David Phu, Harry Langdon, New Wave

NEW WAVE heads to San Leandro 😍

Join us for a special screening of NEW WAVE at the San Leandro Main Library—a community space bringing stories, culture, and connection to life.

📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM Screening
📍San Leandro Main Library | 300 Estudillo Ave
🎤Q&A moderated by filmmaker: Ursula Liang w/ New Wave director Elizabeth Ai

✨ NEW WAVE is part of a new documentary series launched by the Renegade Humanities Collective—celebrating California films made possible through public support.

These free community screenings bring filmmakers and audiences together to explore the impact of storytelling, social good, and the importance of accessible, publicly funded art.

Directed by Elizabeth Ai, NEW WAVE captures the music, fashion, and rebellion that defined a generation of Vietnamese American youth in the 1980s and the legacy that still resonates today.

With gratitude to @renegadehumanities @sanleandrolib for making this event possible!

🎟️ Free and open to the public—https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-wave-free-screening-at-san-leandro-public-library-for-aapi-heritage-tickets-1987630273654?aff=oddtdtcreator
📷 archival via Thai Tai, Christine Tran, Tu David Phu, Harry Langdon, New Wave

NEW WAVE heads to San Leandro 😍

Join us for a special screening of NEW WAVE at the San Leandro Main Library—a community space bringing stories, culture, and connection to life.

📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM Screening
📍San Leandro Main Library | 300 Estudillo Ave
🎤Q&A moderated by filmmaker: Ursula Liang w/ New Wave director Elizabeth Ai

✨ NEW WAVE is part of a new documentary series launched by the Renegade Humanities Collective—celebrating California films made possible through public support.

These free community screenings bring filmmakers and audiences together to explore the impact of storytelling, social good, and the importance of accessible, publicly funded art.

Directed by Elizabeth Ai, NEW WAVE captures the music, fashion, and rebellion that defined a generation of Vietnamese American youth in the 1980s and the legacy that still resonates today.

With gratitude to @renegadehumanities @sanleandrolib for making this event possible!

🎟️ Free and open to the public—https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-wave-free-screening-at-san-leandro-public-library-for-aapi-heritage-tickets-1987630273654?aff=oddtdtcreator
📷 archival via Thai Tai, Christine Tran, Tu David Phu, Harry Langdon, New Wave

NEW WAVE heads to San Leandro 😍

Join us for a special screening of NEW WAVE at the San Leandro Main Library—a community space bringing stories, culture, and connection to life.

📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM Screening
📍San Leandro Main Library | 300 Estudillo Ave
🎤Q&A moderated by filmmaker: Ursula Liang w/ New Wave director Elizabeth Ai

✨ NEW WAVE is part of a new documentary series launched by the Renegade Humanities Collective—celebrating California films made possible through public support.

These free community screenings bring filmmakers and audiences together to explore the impact of storytelling, social good, and the importance of accessible, publicly funded art.

Directed by Elizabeth Ai, NEW WAVE captures the music, fashion, and rebellion that defined a generation of Vietnamese American youth in the 1980s and the legacy that still resonates today.

With gratitude to @renegadehumanities @sanleandrolib for making this event possible!

🎟️ Free and open to the public—https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-wave-free-screening-at-san-leandro-public-library-for-aapi-heritage-tickets-1987630273654?aff=oddtdtcreator
📷 archival via Thai Tai, Christine Tran, Tu David Phu, Harry Langdon, New Wave

NEW WAVE heads to San Leandro 😍

Join us for a special screening of NEW WAVE at the San Leandro Main Library—a community space bringing stories, culture, and connection to life.

📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM Screening
📍San Leandro Main Library | 300 Estudillo Ave
🎤Q&A moderated by filmmaker: Ursula Liang w/ New Wave director Elizabeth Ai

✨ NEW WAVE is part of a new documentary series launched by the Renegade Humanities Collective—celebrating California films made possible through public support.

These free community screenings bring filmmakers and audiences together to explore the impact of storytelling, social good, and the importance of accessible, publicly funded art.

Directed by Elizabeth Ai, NEW WAVE captures the music, fashion, and rebellion that defined a generation of Vietnamese American youth in the 1980s and the legacy that still resonates today.

With gratitude to @renegadehumanities @sanleandrolib for making this event possible!

🎟️ Free and open to the public—https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-wave-free-screening-at-san-leandro-public-library-for-aapi-heritage-tickets-1987630273654?aff=oddtdtcreator
📷 archival via Thai Tai, Christine Tran, Tu David Phu, Harry Langdon, New Wave

NEW WAVE in STUTTGART, GERMANY 🫶

Join us for a special screening of NEW WAVE at the Delphi Arthaus Kino.

📅 May 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM Screening, arrive early for seats
📍 Delphi Arthaus Kino
✨ Featuring a special guest talk by Dr. Kien Nghi Ha, moderated by Dr. Thanh Lan Truong.

This screening is presented in collaboration with the ZEBRAS Collective Stuttgart—an initiative dedicated to building intercultural bridges through art and storytelling.

Rooted in the belief that creativity connects us beyond language, they celebrate diversity with their motto: “Even with colorful spots, you’re still a zebra!” 🦓

With gratitude to @delphiarthauskino @aboutpopfestival @dazstuttgart @dr_nghiha @thanh.illustrates @ducthibui @mayha @jeeenyle for making this event possible!

🎟️ Advance tickets available at: https://bit.ly/4uJ7REI

Free entry for everyone with ABOUT POP @aboutpopfestival Festival ticket (first come, first served)

📷 Archives provided by: Anh Tai, Sandy Nikko, Harry Langdon, New Wave

NEW WAVE in STUTTGART, GERMANY 🫶

Join us for a special screening of NEW WAVE at the Delphi Arthaus Kino.

📅 May 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM Screening, arrive early for seats
📍 Delphi Arthaus Kino
✨ Featuring a special guest talk by Dr. Kien Nghi Ha, moderated by Dr. Thanh Lan Truong.

This screening is presented in collaboration with the ZEBRAS Collective Stuttgart—an initiative dedicated to building intercultural bridges through art and storytelling.

Rooted in the belief that creativity connects us beyond language, they celebrate diversity with their motto: “Even with colorful spots, you’re still a zebra!” 🦓

With gratitude to @delphiarthauskino @aboutpopfestival @dazstuttgart @dr_nghiha @thanh.illustrates @ducthibui @mayha @jeeenyle for making this event possible!

🎟️ Advance tickets available at: https://bit.ly/4uJ7REI

Free entry for everyone with ABOUT POP @aboutpopfestival Festival ticket (first come, first served)

📷 Archives provided by: Anh Tai, Sandy Nikko, Harry Langdon, New Wave

NEW WAVE in STUTTGART, GERMANY 🫶

Join us for a special screening of NEW WAVE at the Delphi Arthaus Kino.

📅 May 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM Screening, arrive early for seats
📍 Delphi Arthaus Kino
✨ Featuring a special guest talk by Dr. Kien Nghi Ha, moderated by Dr. Thanh Lan Truong.

This screening is presented in collaboration with the ZEBRAS Collective Stuttgart—an initiative dedicated to building intercultural bridges through art and storytelling.

Rooted in the belief that creativity connects us beyond language, they celebrate diversity with their motto: “Even with colorful spots, you’re still a zebra!” 🦓

With gratitude to @delphiarthauskino @aboutpopfestival @dazstuttgart @dr_nghiha @thanh.illustrates @ducthibui @mayha @jeeenyle for making this event possible!

🎟️ Advance tickets available at: https://bit.ly/4uJ7REI

Free entry for everyone with ABOUT POP @aboutpopfestival Festival ticket (first come, first served)

📷 Archives provided by: Anh Tai, Sandy Nikko, Harry Langdon, New Wave

NEW WAVE in STUTTGART, GERMANY 🫶

Join us for a special screening of NEW WAVE at the Delphi Arthaus Kino.

📅 May 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM Screening, arrive early for seats
📍 Delphi Arthaus Kino
✨ Featuring a special guest talk by Dr. Kien Nghi Ha, moderated by Dr. Thanh Lan Truong.

This screening is presented in collaboration with the ZEBRAS Collective Stuttgart—an initiative dedicated to building intercultural bridges through art and storytelling.

Rooted in the belief that creativity connects us beyond language, they celebrate diversity with their motto: “Even with colorful spots, you’re still a zebra!” 🦓

With gratitude to @delphiarthauskino @aboutpopfestival @dazstuttgart @dr_nghiha @thanh.illustrates @ducthibui @mayha @jeeenyle for making this event possible!

🎟️ Advance tickets available at: https://bit.ly/4uJ7REI

Free entry for everyone with ABOUT POP @aboutpopfestival Festival ticket (first come, first served)

📷 Archives provided by: Anh Tai, Sandy Nikko, Harry Langdon, New Wave

NEW WAVE in STUTTGART, GERMANY 🫶

Join us for a special screening of NEW WAVE at the Delphi Arthaus Kino.

📅 May 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM Screening, arrive early for seats
📍 Delphi Arthaus Kino
✨ Featuring a special guest talk by Dr. Kien Nghi Ha, moderated by Dr. Thanh Lan Truong.

This screening is presented in collaboration with the ZEBRAS Collective Stuttgart—an initiative dedicated to building intercultural bridges through art and storytelling.

Rooted in the belief that creativity connects us beyond language, they celebrate diversity with their motto: “Even with colorful spots, you’re still a zebra!” 🦓

With gratitude to @delphiarthauskino @aboutpopfestival @dazstuttgart @dr_nghiha @thanh.illustrates @ducthibui @mayha @jeeenyle for making this event possible!

🎟️ Advance tickets available at: https://bit.ly/4uJ7REI

Free entry for everyone with ABOUT POP @aboutpopfestival Festival ticket (first come, first served)

📷 Archives provided by: Anh Tai, Sandy Nikko, Harry Langdon, New Wave