The betrayal
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Title
The betrayal
Subject
Laotian Americans, Political refugees.
Description
Filmed over 23 years, The Betrayal is the directorial debut of renowned cinematographer Ellen Kuras in a remarkable collaboration with the film's subject and co-director Thavisouk Phrasavath. During the Vietnam War, the United States government waged its own secret war in the neighbouring country of Laos. When the U.S. withdrew, thousands of Laotians who fought alongside American forces were left behind to face imprisonment or execution. One family, the Phrasavaths, made the courageous decision to escape to America. Hoping to find safety, they discovered a different kind of war.
Creator
Kuras, Ellen
Source
Kinosmith Inc.
Publisher
Hot Docs collection
Date
2008
Format
DVD
Language
Narration in English; interviews in Lao with English subtitles.
Type
Documentary (D)
Identifier
B487 2008 DVD
Moving Image Item Type Metadata
Duration
92 min.
Producer
Kuras, Ellen
Director
Kuras, Ellen
Citation
Kuras, Ellen, “The betrayal,” NSCAD Visual Resources Collection, accessed April 19, 2024, https://nscadvrc.omeka.net/items/show/11859.
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