Important look into what happened when the Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia

Rating: 8/10 (8 March 2020)

At the time I saw this movie,I was reading When Broken Glass Floats for my English class. This, and the book combine to give you a look into what happened during the time Cambodia was under the control of the Khmer Rouge. Watching this was something I wouldn't do again unless watching it with someone else to help explain certain things. The movie is very well made, from great acting from Waterson and Ngor (who won an Oscar deservedly) and great cinematography, I think this is one of those few "Based on a True Story" films that actually work. This is an important movie, because it deals with what happened in Khmer Rouge Cambodia, and also the relationship between Schanberg and Pran. Must watch movie.