“The Empathizer” Vietnam Documentary Screening & Discussion (Oakland)

Stand-up comedian Fred Le hears the stories of a diverse range of young overseas-born Vietnamese who made their way back to the land that their parents left following the end of the Vietnam War. Le, who himself spent three years in Vietnam, conducts a series of interviews with these overseas-born Vietnamese to explore the allure of the motherland and what it means to “return home.” The Empathizer explores identity and the impact of trauma among Việt kiều (overseas-born) who grew up a generation removed from tragic events of the past, and their desire to experience a country that their parents still mourn.

This special community screening at OACC will feature English and Vietnamese subtitles. It will be followed by an in-person Q&A with documentary producer and director Fred Le. For more on the film, visit www.empathizerdoc.com

It is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network, the Center for Asian American Media, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, and Direct Message. This event is free, but registration is requested at the link below.