Welcome to Versailles, New Orleans – home to the densest ethnic Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam. For over 30 years, its residents lived a quiet existence on the edge of New Orleans. But then came Hurricane Katrina, the immense garbage piles and the shocking discovery of a toxic landfill planned in their neighborhood. Watch as they fight back, turning a devastating disaster into a catalyst for change and a chance to build a better future.
Details:
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Doors Open @ 6:00pm
Screening @ 6:30pm
Please note: the film is 1 hour.
This film is captioned.
Post-screening discussion will follow.
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
2nd floor of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Oakland's Chinatown
388 Ninth Street, Suite 290
(between Franklin and Webster)
Pay Parking is available underground in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza (enter on Webster or Franklin).
Street parking is also available.
Nearest BART stations are: 12th Street @ Broadway OR Lake Merritt
Screening is FREE and Open to the Public
For more information email sara_smith@itvs.org
Doors Open @ 6:00pm
Screening @ 6:30pm
Please note: the film is 1 hour.
This film is captioned.
Post-screening discussion will follow.
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
2nd floor of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Oakland's Chinatown
388 Ninth Street, Suite 290
(between Franklin and Webster)
Pay Parking is available underground in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza (enter on Webster or Franklin).
Street parking is also available.
Nearest BART stations are: 12th Street @ Broadway OR Lake Merritt
Screening is FREE and Open to the Public
For more information email sara_smith@itvs.org
APEN's lead organizer for the Laotian Organizing Project, Sandy Saeteurn will be participating in the panel discussion following the screening.
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