Documentary feature film “Pol Pot Dancing” interweaves the stories of classical Cambodian dance and the violent Khmer Rouge regime through the lineage and multigenerational legacy of star dancer Chea Samy. Chea Samy, a star dancer at the Cambodian royal court, lovingly raises her husband’s little brother as her own son, who she later discovers has become the Khmer Rouge’s violent leader, Pol Pot. As one of the only dancers to survive the regime’s brutal genocide, Samy returns to Phnom Penh deter

Congratulations to "Pol Pot Dancing" on SFDFF’s Best Documentary Feature Award. The jury commented on the film's in-depth exploration of the cultural significance of Cambodian dance, and how its blend of archival and contemporary footage underscores the form's resilience and beauty across generations. "Pol Pot Dancing" is available to stream through November 3 as part of SFDFF's Encore Online Festival on Marquee TV. This film is only available to stream in the USA. "Pol Pot Dancing" Directed by

Pol Pot, the notorious leader of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, was responsible for the deaths of an estimated 1.7 to 2.5 million people during his rule from 1975 to 1979. After being ousted from power, Pol Pot continued to lead a guerrilla movement until his death in 1998. Pol Pot’s cremation was notably unceremonious and reflected the disdain many felt for him. He died on April 15, 1998, reportedly of natural causes, though some believe he was poisoned. His remains were cremated in a remo

1.1M views · 8.2K reactions | In today's new video find out why Pol Pot was one of the most murderous dictators alive and left his people of Cambodia to starve to death. Pol Pot ins't often mentioned with the most evil dictators like Hitler, and Stalin, but Pot is definitely a man to fear. Check out today's video to find out why. | The Infographics Show | Facebook

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