New Wave
Vietnamese-American adolescents fascinated by Modern Talking and other Eurodance stars? Spiking their hair and dancing to hits from across the globe? This Tribeca Festival award-winner explores a forgotten subculture, taking viewers through the 1980s clubs and celebrations where this unique scene thrived.
awards
Tribeca 2024 - Special Jury Mention: New Documentary Director
Elizabeth Ai
A graduate of the University of Southern California, Elizabeth Ai spent many years working at prominent media organizations like National Geographic, ESPN, and VICE. In those roles, she developed and edited content focused on social affairs, culture, and sports. Ai transitioned to producing documentaries about the arts and sports communities before eventually making her directorial debut, which gained immediate recognition and was selected for the documentary competition at the Tribeca Festival.
Filmography
2024 Nowa fala / New Wave (doc.)
Cast & Crew
