Tim Gray’s new documentary follows the legacy of the USS Arizona (BB-39) to the commissioning of the submarine USS Arizona (SSGN-803).
Join us for the premiere of Surfacing: A New USS Arizona Rises, a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Tim Gray exploring the enduring legacy of the USS Arizona, and the new U.S. Navy submarine that will carry its name. The film connects the history of the battleship USS Arizona (BB-39), lost during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, with the future USS Arizona (SSGN-803), currently under construction. Through historical storytelling, interviews, and underwater exploration, the documentary examines how the ship's legacy continues through a new generation of sailors.
Stay for the Panel Discussion
Following the screening, filmmaker Tim Gray will be joined by actors, Jon Seda and Joshua Bitton, both of whom starred in HBO's The Pacific, for a live panel discussion and autograph signing. Hear about the making of the documentary, the history of the USS Arizona, and the importance of keeping its story alive.
A Rare Evening at the Memorial
Evening events are uncommon at Pearl Harbor National Memorial, offering a special opportunity to visit the historic site after hours.
- 5:00 PM: Doors open
- 6:00 PM: Film screening
- Approximately 7:15 PM: Panel discussion and autographs with Tim Gray, Jon Seda, and Joshua Bitton.
Presented by Pacific Historic Parks in collaboration with the National Park Service and the World War II Foundation. Ticket price starts at $5 per person. Proceeds from this fundraiser event go to the nonprofit Pacific Historic Parks education, research programs, restoration, and preservation efforts. See the link for online ticket purchase at www.pacifichistoricparks.org/press-releases-1/new-uss-arizona-documentary-to-premiere-at-pearl-harbor-ahead-of-85th-anniversary
