Angkor's Children

Apr 24 2015 N/A 1h 0m
Documentary, History, News

Angkor's Children tells the story of five young Cambodians in their efforts to overcome what seem to be insurmountable obstacles to accomplish their dreams. The film chronicles the story of their undeterred resilience in the drive to take hold of their future. Cambodia today, through Cambodian voices, full of new energy, frustration, hope, and unexpected turns as this generation recaptures the ancient, and embraces the modern, to create their future.

Plot

Angkor's Children is a film about the power of art to heal a nation after genocide, told through the voices of three young women. A singer of Buddhist poetry, a circus artist, and former garment workers, grassroots, protest band; these are ANGKOR'S CHILDREN. They are members of the generation after the Khmer Rouge regime that tragically killed 90% of artists and intellectuals. Sreypov, Phunam, and Messenger Band have stepped out of the dark past of their parents by expressing the resiliency of Cambodia through their art and advocacy. The arts become a vehicle of change in a country that has suffered so much. ANGKOR'S CHILDREN is a film of hope for post-conflict nations that are also seeking renewal through cultural and artistic expression.

Written by

Mimi Edmunds

Directed by

Lauren Shaw

Cast

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Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
11
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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