Through a tapestry of interviews and archival footage weaving together past and present, Martine Neang's debut documentary delves deep into the legacies of the Cambodian genocide that still haunts her surviving family since the 1970s,

In her debut independent documentary, curious and conflicted Martine Neang at the crossroads of her French-Cambodian heritage delves deep into the legacy of the Khmer Rouge genocide that haunts her family since the 1970s. Entirely shot on smartphone, this deeply intimate time capsule captures candid interactions within Neang's own family, highlighting the diversity of beliefs and values shaped by the Cambodian diasporic experience, retelling her country's somber history. Through a tapestry of interviews and archival footage weaving together past and present, 'ROOTS' urges to question, and ultimately, reconcile with the multifaceted nature of our identities, inviting viewers to embrace the power of collective memory.—Neang, Martine