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As The King of Trash continues its U.S. screening journey, the film is drawing not only strong community audiences but also recognition from high-profile leaders across business, academia, and thought leadership. TAmong those in attendance was David Đặng , owner of Ben Thanh Plaza—one of the largest Vietnamese markets in Dallas, whose presence reflects the film’s growing resonance within the business community. Pho Bolsa TV interviewed David Dang about the King of Trash stor

The Houston screening of The King of Trash was featured by Bolsa TV , a prominent Vietnamese media channel serving audiences across the United States, further expanding the film’s reach within the community. The event welcomed a full and highly engaged audience, reflecting strong local support and interest. Coverage by Bolsa TV highlighted not only the scale of attendance, but also the depth of audience response throughout the evening. The screening generated a range of pers

FULL ARTICLE: PHIM VUA RÁC ĐÃ CHIẾU TẠI DALLAS — NGƯỜI VIỆT DALLAS - FORT WORTH The King of Trash continues to build strong momentum across the U.S., with its Dallas screening recently featured in Người Việt Dallas , one of the largest and most widely followed Vietnamese-language news outlets in the region. The Dallas event brought together a full and engaged audience, reflecting the strong support from the local Vietnamese community. More than just a film screening, the eve

The King of Trash continues to gain national recognition, with its Houston pre-screening featured in Indo American News , highlighting the film’s growing impact across diverse communities. The Houston event drew a full audience and strong community presence, creating an atmosphere that was both engaging and deeply reflective. More than a screening, it became a shared experience where audiences connected with the story on a personal level. While the film follows the journey o

Houston, March 21, 2026 The private pre-screening of The King of Trash in Houston became one of the most powerful and anticipated stops on the national tour, an evening that brought together an extraordinary cross-section of audiences and filled the theater to full capacity. With more than 670 RSVPs , the event quickly reached a full house, reflecting overwhelming interest and anticipation from the community. Guests included U.S. mainstream media, entertainment influencers,

Dallas, March 20, 2026 As The King of Trash continues its journey across the country, Dallas became a meaningful and memorable stop, marking the film’s first introduction to the city’s Vietnamese American community and beyond. The private pre-screening welcomed a full house of 140 attendees , with over 180 RSVPs in advance, a clear reflection of the anticipation and support surrounding the film. What stood out most wasn’t just the turnout, but the effort behind it. On a Fri

David Duong is one of the most influential leaders in recycling and waste management, building California Waste Solutions in the United States and Vietnam Waste Solutions in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sacramento, January 17, 2026 As The King of Trash continues its journey to reach audiences across the country, Sacramento marked a meaningful stop, one where the story deeply resonated with the Asian and Vietnamese American community. The private pre-screening on January 17 welcomed 140 attendees , bringing together community leaders, professionals, families, and supporters for an evening that was both reflective and impactful. From the start, the atmosphere felt intentional

Oakland, January 10, 2026 The private pre-screening of The King of Trash in Oakland became a powerful, emotional gathering—one that felt less like a movie night and more like a shared moment in history. Hosted at Regal Jack London Square, the event drew nearly 280 RSVPs with more than 220 guests in attendance , filling the theater with elected officials, community leaders, media, family members, and longtime supporters . The energy in the room was unmistakable. Anticipation,

The King of Trash has been featured by MarkMeets , with a new article exploring the film through the lens of determination, family, and environmental leadership. MarkMeets focuses on the personal foundation of the story—how David Duong’s journey is inseparable from his family’s values and their shared commitment to building something lasting. Rather than framing the film purely as a business or environmental documentary, the feature highlights the role of family continuity,

The King of Trash has been featured in Hyper Magazine , spotlighting the film’s focus on immigrant resilience, legacy, and the long road from survival to contribution. The article highlights the journey of David Duong and his family, not as a story of overnight success, but as one shaped by patience, responsibility, and decades of steady work. It reflects on how the documentary moves beyond business headlines to examine the human experience behind building something meaningf

Building modern waste systems takes more than technology—it requires vision, discipline, and decades of commitment. In a recent feature by Grit Daily , David Duong is recognized for taking exactly that long-term approach, while The King of Trash captures the human story behind the infrastructure. The Grit Daily article highlights how David Duong approached waste management not as a short-term operational challenge, but as a systems problem, one that requires investment, in

Tech Times recently featured David Duong and The King of Trash , shining a spotlight on a leadership journey that blends innovation with responsibility, and a documentary that captures how values and infrastructure can evolve together. The Tech Times feature focuses on David Duong’s role in modernizing waste management systems not simply as an operator, but as a forward-looking leader who understands that sustainability requires both technological investment and respons

We’re honored to share that The King of Trash has been featured in International Business Times , highlighting the powerful story of the Duong family and a redefinition of environmental responsibility through integrity, resilience, and long-term vision. The feature centers on David Duong and the journey behind The King of Trash —not simply as a business success story, but as a deeply human narrative of a Vietnamese refugee family that rebuilt its life through honest work an

Phố Bolsa TV recently aired a special feature on the documentary The King of Trash titled “The Story Behind David Duong: From Refugee to the King of Trash.” The segment highlights the remarkable journey of David Duong and his family, who fled Vietnam after 1975 and rebuilt their lives in the United States through hard work and perseverance. Through personal interviews and film footage, the report emphasizes the family’s early struggles, their commitment to honest labor, and

USA Today recently featured The King of Trash , a powerful new documentary that traces the true story of David Duong and his family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam to becoming pioneers in America’s recycling industry. According to the article, the film follows the Duong family’s escape from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon in 1975, their dangerous journey by sea, and months spent in refugee camps before arriving in San Francisco with nothing. Once in Oakland, the family surv

The San Francisco Business Times feature highlights David Duong as one of the most influential Vietnamese American entrepreneurs of his generation, recognized for his leadership in environmental sustainability, recycling innovation, and community impact in both the United States and Vietnam. The article traces Duong’s journey from a Vietnamese refugee following the fall of Saigon to becoming the President and CEO of California Waste Solutions and Chairman of Vietnam Waste

San Francisco Business Times recently featured The King of Trash , highlighting the documentary’s powerful portrayal of David Duong and California Waste Solutions , and the family-led innovation that helped reshape recycling and environmental services in California. San Francisco Business Times emphasizes how the documentary goes beyond a traditional business profile, presenting a deeply human narrative rooted in resilience, family values, and perseverance. Through archiva

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