Madison's Asian American Media Spotlight
Operation Popcorn (2015)
Event Details
Date
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Time
7 p.m.
Location
Cinematheque, Rm 4070, Vilas Hall
Description
Followed by Q & A with director David Grabias
During the Vietnam War, the CIA recruited Hmong tribesmen in the hills of Laos to fight the Communists. Forty years later in California, LoCha Thao, a Hmong human rights activist (and former Wisconsin resident), is mysteriously approached about buying weapons to continue the fight.
During the Vietnam War, the CIA recruited Hmong tribesmen in the hills of Laos to fight the Communists. Forty years later in California, LoCha Thao, a Hmong human rights activist (and former Wisconsin resident), is mysteriously approached about buying weapons to continue the fight.
Cost
Free
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