We should ALL see this film...

Rating: 10/10 (7 July 2001)

We, as a society and culture, live in various economic and class-driven bubbles. The Killing Fields reminds us all of a place and time that few Americans recognize or are cognitive of, yet as Americans we carry with us a politically historical connection (as we do for all of S.E. Asia).
The acting and screenplay for The Killing Fields is nearly flawless; the late Dr. Ngor, perhaps through his own personal experiences, brings a chilling authenticity to the role of Dith Pran. The film grabs you early and takes you on a journey not necessarily comfortable but absolutely enthralling. The other performances are of an equally high caliber, and only add to the feeling that we are, in fact, watching both a documentary and a drama.
This film belongs in any high school history class which deals with recent global conflict; I learned much when I saw it.