Breaking the Cycle captures the political awakening among Thais after the rise and fall of Thanathorn, a young politician who calls to end the cycle of coups d’etat. The film explores the 2019 election in Thailand, which marked the end of five years of full military rule and a new group of young politicians who campaign against an authoritarian constitution, sparking hope and a once-in-a-generation youth movement.

Screenings of the film will be held simultaneously at nineteen (19) university campuses across North America. Following the screenings, each campus will come together via Zoom for a discussion with the filmmakers, Aekaphong Saransate and Thanakrit Duangmaneeporn.

The Southeast Asia Program will host a screening at the Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave. A virtual-only option for the event will take place via Zoom at https://bit.ly/BreakingTheCycleSimulcast.