The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor · 2015
The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor (2015) is a Documentary film directed by Arthur Dong, starring Haing S. Ngor, Wayne Ngor, Jack Ong.
Documentary
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.
Cast
Haing S. Ngor, Wayne Ngor, Jack Ong, Jonathan Nitasneak Dok, Sophia Ngor Demetri, Luan Um Nhean
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What is "The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor" about?
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.
When was "The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor" released?
The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor was released in 2015.
Who stars in "The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor"?
The cast includes Haing S. Ngor, Wayne Ngor, Jack Ong, Jonathan Nitasneak Dok.
