The Betrayal (2008)

Ellen Kuras' and Thavisouk Phrasavath's extraordinary documentary about a family's epic journey from war-torn Laos to the mean streets of New York. Filmed over the course of 23 years, Phrasavath tells his own story of struggling as a young man to survive both the war and the hardships of immigrant life, as well as his mother's astonishing story of perseverance. Featuring a stirring score by Academy award-winning composer Howard Shore, "The Betrayal" is a poetic,... Full synopsis »