

The Killing Fields

New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. When the U.S. Army pulls out amid escalating violence, Schanberg makes exit arrangements for Pran and his family. Pran, however, tells Schanberg he intends to stay in Cambodia to help cover the unfolding story — a decision he may regret as the Khmer Rouge rebels move in.
Such an important story that needs to be told. Everyone does a great job in the film. I was particularly impressed with Haing S. Ngor. It's amazing that he never acted before this. In real life, it was sad to read about his own experiences with the Khmer Rouge.