2017 One Book Film Festival: Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock & Roll

This film examines Cambodia's recent history through its rock music of the 1960s and 1970s, culminating in the genocidal Khmer Rouge's dismantling of the society and murder of two million of its citizens. Combining interviews of surviving rockers with never-before-seen archival material and rare songs, this film tracks the twists and turns of Cambodian music as it morphs into rock and roll, blossoms, and is nearly destroyed along with the rest of the country. Directed by John Pirozzi and Andrew Pope, 95 minutes, USA/Cambodia.

Part of 9-film international screenings that speak to the themes of peacemaking, migration, resilience and reconciliation featured in the 2017 One Book San Diego selection The Sandcastle Girls by NYT bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian. Introductions and post-screening audience discussion led by SDSU Professor and KPBS blogger Rebecca Romani.

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