Reading Together Events

The Smithsonian Institution's traveling exhibition, Vietnam: Journey of the Heart, features a stunning collection of 52 color photographs of Vietnam taken by acclaimed photographer Geoffrey Clifford. 
February 14 - April 8

A screening of From Saigon to Sanctuary, a video documentary featuring the stories of Vietnamese refugees who made their way to West Michigan after the Communist takeover of South Vietnam in 1975. President Gerald R. Ford discusses the historic setting, which brought the several waves of refugees to America. Compelling interviews of escape, historic film footage of the Vietnam War and an assessment of the contributions that Vietnamese Americans now make to the larger society are all featured. Winner of the 2002 Communicator Award for Ethnic Understanding. Discussion follows led by film producers Frank Jamison and Huan Le.

Film Series: The Wars at Home

The Weather Underground (2004)
A feature-length documentary that explores the rise and fall of this radical movement, as former members speak candidly about the idealistic passion that drove them to "bring the war home" and the trajectory that placed them on the FBI's most wanted list.