Since 2010, SBTHP has presented the Asian American Film Series, a free event held on Fridays in July at the Alhecama Theatre at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, in an effort to explore the history and cultures of the Asian communities that once thrived in and around the Santa Barbara Presidio area.

Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres

LIKE A ROLLING STONE is an inspirational portrait of the life and career of Rolling Stone magazine’s first music editor and legendary writer, during the great rock and roll era, when music meant more than entertainment. The film is told from Ben’s deeply personal point of view from the man who quite literally had the backstage pass. Long overdue – in fact, more than half a century – filmmaker/journalist Suzanne Joe Kai is pleased to finally tell his true story.  

​Q&A with Suzanne Joe Kai (Director, Producer, Writer) and Doug Blush (Executive Producer) will follow the screening.

This event is free to attend for all SBTHP members, with a suggested $5 donation for non-members. Seating is first come, first served! 

​This film series is made possible by the generous support of the George H. Griffiths and Olive J. Griffiths Charitable Foundation.