POV · SEASON 22
The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)
Episode 5 · 2009-07-21
- Documentary
Episode overview
Filmed over 23 years, The Betrayal is the Academy Award-nominated directorial debut of renowned cinematographer Ellen Kuras in a unique collaboration with the film's subject and co-director, Thavisouk ("Thavi") Phrasavath. After the U.S. government waged a secret war in Laos during the Vietnam War, Thavi's father and thousands of other Laotians who had fought alongside American forces were abandoned and left to face imprisonment or execution. Hoping to find safety, Thavi's family made a harrowing escape to America, where they discovered a different kind of war. Weaving ancient prophecy with personal testimony and stunning imagery, The Betrayal is a story of survival and the resilient bonds of family.
60 minutes
Season 22 episodes
1. New Muslim Cool2009-06-23
2. Beyond Hatred2009-06-30
3. Life.Support.Music2009-07-07
4. The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court2009-07-14
5. The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)2009-07-21
6. Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go2009-07-28
7. Shorts Program2009-08-18
8. This Way Up2009-08-25
9. Ella es el Matador (She Is the Matador)2009-09-01
10. English Surgeon2009-09-08
11. The Principal Story2009-09-15
12. Bronx Princess2009-09-22
13. The Way We Get By2009-11-11
14. Patti Smith: Dream of Life2009-12-30
