"Viet Thanh Nguyen's Memoir: Unveiling the Dualities of Identity, Imperialism, and Vietnam"

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses his new memoir, "A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, a History, a Memorial," which explores themes of war, memory, identity, and the refugee experience. He reflects on the impact of U.S. imperialism in Vietnam and the ongoing violence in Gaza, as well as his personal experiences with anti-Asian violence. Nguyen also discusses the upcoming TV adaptation of his novel "The Sympathizer" and the importance of challenging Hollywood's depiction of the Vietnam War.