The Betrayal – Nerakhoon
2008
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.
Director:
Ellen Kuras, Thavisouk Phrasavath
Writers:
Ellen Kuras, Thavisouk Phrasavath
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 5 nominations total
Production:
Ellen Kuras, Thavisouk Phrasavath
Country:
United States
