The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor

Summary When Dr. Haing S. Ngor was forced into labor camps by the Khmer Rouge, little did he know he would escape years of torture and recreate his experiences in a film that would win him an Academy Award®. "The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor" tells the dramatic story about arguably the most recognizable survivor of the Cambodian genocide, a man who became a worldwide ambassador for justice in his homeland, only to be murdered in a Los Angeles Chinatown alley - a case still muddled with conspiracy theories. Through an inspired blend of original animation and rare archival material - anchored by Ngor's richly layered autobiography - the years encapsulating the Khmer Rouge's tyrannical rule over Cambodia are experienced though a politically charged transnational journey of loss and reconciliation. View more details

The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor

Directed : Arthur Dong

Written : Arthur Dong

Stars : Haing S. Ngor Jack Ong Jonathan Nitasneak Dok Wayne Ngor

7.5

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Genres : History War Biography Documentary

Release date : Mar 14, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Facebook Official site

Language : English

Production companies : DeepFocus Productions Inc.

Summary When Dr. Haing S. Ngor was forced into labor camps by the Khmer Rouge, little did he know he would escape years of torture and recreate his experiences in a film that would win him an Academy Award®. "The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor" tells the dramatic story about arguably the most recognizable survivor of the Cambodian genocide, a man who became a worldwide ambassador for justice in his homeland, only to be murdered in a Los Angeles Chinatown alley - a case still muddled with conspiracy theories. Through an inspired blend of original animation and rare archival material - anchored by Ngor's richly layered autobiography - the years encapsulating the Khmer Rouge's tyrannical rule over Cambodia are experienced though a politically charged transnational journey of loss and reconciliation. View more details

Details

Genres : History War Biography Documentary

Release date : Mar 14, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Facebook Official site

Language : English

Production companies : DeepFocus Productions Inc.

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