Facing Race: A National Conference in St. Louis, MO — November 20-22, 2024

Cambodian Son

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Friday, 11/14
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Cambodian Son documents the life of deported poet, Kosal Khiev after receiving the most important performance invitation of his career—to represent the Kingdom of Cambodia at the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Kosal would travel to London having only taken two flights prior; first, as a 1-year-old refugee child whose family fled Cambodia and, then as a 32-year-old criminal “alien” forcibly returned to Cambodia in 2011. The film follows a volatile yet charming and talented young man who struggles to find his footing amongst a new freedom that was granted only through his deportation.

Location
Carpenter Ballroom B
Speaker(s)
TBD