Documentary about the relationship between Rockford, IL locals and refugee Laotians following a series of bombings at the Buddhist temple in 1984. 57 min . The film studies the devastating impact of radiation on the lives of the tribals. In Hindi with English subtitles. In the Garden of the Crying Buddha .
Program presents an intriguing glimpse of Burmese life.
Issues include Burma's 40-year civil war, the vital role of the railway and the cinema, and rampant smuggling. Documentary chronicling Burmese Buddhism and government rule since 1988 when pro-democracy demonstrations were crushed. From the Mystic Lands Series. In Bengali with English subtitles. No explanations, so an introduction would be needed in a class environment.