The U.S. & China Gave Direct Support to the Khmer Rouge: Uncovering the Dark Truth of a Tragic Past

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The film explores the tragic history of Cambodia, particularly during the Khmer Rouge regime, which lasted from 1975 to 1979.

The film starts by depicting the devastation caused by the bombing campaign carried out by the United States in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. It then moves on to the rise of the Khmer Rouge and their brutal regime, which resulted in the deaths of nearly two million Cambodians. The film examines the complicity of the United States and other Western powers in the rise of the Khmer Rouge, as well as their inaction in the face of the genocide.

Pilger interviews survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime, including former child soldiers and torture victims, and highlights the ongoing trauma experienced by many Cambodians. The film also sheds light on the current political situation in Cambodia and the human rights abuses committed by the government.

Through its powerful imagery and insightful interviews, "Cambodia: The Betrayal" offers a poignant reflection on the devastating consequences of political betrayal and the enduring legacy of Cambodia's tragic past.