Edmonton 
Events Description
In honour of WORLD REFUGEE DAY June 20, 2026, Chúng Ta Cùng Nhau (We Are Together) Vietnamese-Edmonton Cultural Society is pleased to present a low-cost $5 film screening of the English-language, Vietnamese story NEW WAVE DOCUMENTARY at the Art Gallery of Alberta theatre (basement level). Everyone is welcome. Join us for the film screening at the Art Gallery of Alberta and optional post-film Vietnamese dinner in Chinatown!
New Wave Documentary explores how mile-high hair, synthesized music, and underground dance parties helped a generation of young people grapple with identity, belonging, and the weight of their parents unspoken trauma from the impact of war and displacement.
ABOUT WORLD REFUGEE DAY: June 20 marks World Refugee Day, the international day to honour people who have been forced to flee. Together, we can champion their right to seek safety, build support for their economic and social inclusion, and advocate for solutions to their plight. – United Nations Refugee Agency
ABOUT NEW WAVE DOCUMENTARY: Witness the lasting impact of war and displacement on the Vietnamese diaspora and its transformation through joy, music, and reconciliation. 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. New Wave Documentary begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture that evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing. In Orange County, California, the synth beats and punk/goth aesthetics provided a sanctuary for a generation of youth grappling with the weight of their parents’ unspoken traumas.
Who is it for?
13+
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $5
How to get tickets?
At the door: At the door if available
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday June 20, 2026
Doors Open at 4 p.m.
Movie Starts at 4:30 p.m.
Movie Run Time: 1 hour and 28 minutes
Venue & Address
Art Gallery of Alberta Theatre (basement level), 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2C1
Wheelchair accessible
Street Parking
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
