Seadrift Movie Screening

Join us for a special screening of the film Seadrift directed by Tim Tsai. Tim Tsai will be present for the screening and will hold a Q&A after the screening.

After the fall of Saigon, millions of Vietnamese "boat people" escaped their homeland by sea in a desperate attempt to find refuge. Many sought to build new lives along the Gulf Coast, finding available work and a favorable climate comparable to coast-rich, subtropical Vietnam. But the sudden influx of Vietnamese led to strained tensions in many fishing communities. In 1979, a fatal shooting in the small Texas fishing village of Seadrift ignited a maelstrom of hostilities against Vietnamese refugees along the Gulf Coast.

What really happened during this conflict, which was rife with rumors and false assumptions? How does a community recover and heal after a deep rift that erupted in violence? Seadrift examines this turbulent yet little-seen chapter of American history and explores the consequences that continue to reverberate today.

A free light lunch will be provided to attendees while supplies last. Please note that you may bring your own lunch if you would prefer. 

Doors will open at 11:30am!