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It is the Cambodian voices that give “Angkor Awakens” a welcome glimmer of light.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
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The New York Times by Andy Webster
The graphic evidence here, in testimony on camera and in period photographs, is absolutely harrowing.
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Village Voice by Daphne Howland
Angkor Awakens: A Portrait of Cambodia is a superbly balanced picture of Cambodia then and now, a nation in a sort of stupor of post traumatic stress syndrome, denial and survivor's' guilt.
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Christian Science Monitor by Peter Rainer
A comprehensive and compelling film that does justice to the anguished history of Cambodia.
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Los Angeles Times by Robert Abele
Angkor Awakens won’t wow you with artfulness, but as an analytical narrative of tragedy, testimony and a way ahead, it has an undeniable power.
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The Seattle Times by Tom Keogh
A riveting and illuminating documentary.