The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)
en
PG-13
7
November 2008
Documentary
Co-directed by acclaimed cinematographer Ellen Kuras and subject Thavisouk Phrasavath, this haunting documentary chronicles a refugee family’s epic journey from Laos in the aftermath of the secret war waged by the United States there to New York, where they find themselves fighting a different kind of war on the streets of Brooklyn. Filmed over the course of 23 years, THE BETRAYAL is a visually and emotionally stunning look at the complex ways in which the political shapes the personal.
Runtime:
1 hour 36 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Ellen Kuras