GI Film Festival San Diego 2026: Opening Night Reception + Film Screening
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Opening night at the GI Film Festival features a hosted reception with filmmakers, the world premiere of "HOME FROM THE VIETNAM WAR," post-screening discussion, the awards announcements and dessert reception.
Part of KPBS' America 250 initiative
Film description: Haunted by decades of trauma, a decorated U.S. veteran returns to Vietnam with a friend who fled the war as a child. As they move through a modernized country they scarcely recognize, the two men retrace the past, confronting former enemies and long-buried memories. Their journey leads them to one of the war’s bloodiest battle sites of 1968, where they come face to face with the Vietnamese soldiers they once fought, breaking years of silence in a search for healing, reconciliation, and peace.
Opening Night Schedule
6:00pm | Reception
7:00pm | Film Screening: "HOME FROM THE VIETNAM WAR
+ Post-Screening Discussion
8:55pm | Awards Announcement
9:10pm | Dessert Reception, Red Carpet Photos Ops
About The Festival: The event takes place May 6-8, 2026 in San Diego, during Military Appreciation Month. All community members, civilians, family, allies, service members, veterans and film lovers are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community.
The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego.
