The Killing Fields

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Cambodian Civil War, this gripping drama follows the true story of New York Times journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian translator, Dith Pran, as they navigate the chaos and brutality of the Khmer Rouge regime. Directed by Roland Joffé, the film features powerful performances by Sam Waterston and Haing S. Ngor, the latter of whom won an Academy Award for his role. The movie’s intense portrayal of friendship and survival has earned it critical acclaim and several awards. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.