The Betrayal – Nerakhoon
2008
⭐7.0(6 votes)
1h 36m
Documentary
Overview
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.
About The Betrayal – Nerakhoon
The Betrayal – Nerakhoon (2008) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Betrayal – Nerakhoon on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 6 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
