The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor - 2015

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.

87min
2015
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.4/10

Cast

Haing S. Ngor profile pictureHaing S. NgorSelf (archive footage)
Jack Ong profile pictureJack OngSelf (archive footage)

About The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor

The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor Overview

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.

Runtime: 87min

Extra details

Original Title: The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor
Original Language: English
Directed By: Arthur Dong
Production Companies
DeepFocus Productions Inc.