The Betrayal – Nerakhoon
Synopsis
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.
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November 21, 2008
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ellen Kuras
- Screenplay & Story
- Ellen Kuras, Thavisouk Phrasavath
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- The Betrayal – Nerakhoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Lao
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ellen Kuras
Ellen Kuras, Thavisouk Phrasavath
Howard Shore
Ellen Kuras
Thavisouk Phrasavath
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Ellen Kuras
Director
Ellen Kuras
Writer
Thavisouk Phrasavath
Writer
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Thavisouk Phrasavath
Editor
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
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What is The Betrayal – Nerakhoon about?
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.
Who directed The Betrayal – Nerakhoon?
The Betrayal – Nerakhoon was directed by Ellen Kuras.
Who stars in The Betrayal – Nerakhoon?
The principal cast of The Betrayal – Nerakhoon includes Thavisouk Phrasavath.
When was The Betrayal – Nerakhoon released and how long is it?
The Betrayal – Nerakhoon was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Betrayal – Nerakhoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Betrayal – Nerakhoon was composed by Howard Shore.