Surfacing: A New USS Arizona Rises
Fri, Dec 04
|Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Join us for the Hawaii 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.
Time & Location
Dec 04, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA
About the Event
Surfacing: A New USS Arizona Rises 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.
Following the screening, filmmaker Tim Gray will be joined by actors Jon Seda and Joshua Bitton, both of whom appeared 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.
Evening events are uncommon at Pearl Harbor National Memorial. This is a special opportunity to visit the historic site after hours.
Event Schedule
5 p.m.: Doors open
6 p.m.: Film screening
Approximately 7:15 p.m.: 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. Online theater ticket sales at Eventbrite.