Backcountry
"Daze of Justice" is a compelling and heartfelt documentary that follows a group of trailblazing Cambodian-American women as they embark on a courageous journey back to Cambodia's killing fields. Brea…
Backcountry
"Daze of Justice" is a compelling and heartfelt documentary that follows a group of trailblazing Cambodian-American women as they embark on a courageous journey back to Cambodia's killing fields. Breaking decades of silence, these women leave the comfort and security of their American homes to become witnesses in the UN Special Tribunal prosecuting the Khmer Rouge. Unlike any other film, "Daze of Justice" goes beyond the harrowing accounts of the Killing Fields. It delves deep into the personal stories of these women, who not only strive to resurrect the memory of their loved ones but also seek to find the strength to confront their own past. Throughout their journey, the women are confronted with an unexpected and agonizing predicament when they come face to face with Pheng, the son of Kaing Guek Eav, alias "Duch," one of Pol Pot's most notorious torturers. This encounter challenges them to not only find the courage to remember, but also to extend their pursuit of justice beyond themselves. On the margins of the UN tribunal, these determined women become the source of justice, creating a vocabulary for reclaiming the past and paving a path for future generations. Their collective efforts not only offer the promise of redemption but also inspire hope for a better future. "Daze of Justice" is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that sheds light on the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of seeking truth and justice. It serves as a reminder that the pursuit of justice extends far beyond the courtroom, touching the lives of individuals and communities in profound ways.
Backcountry
Adventure,Drama,Horror
Film Details
"Daze of Justice" is a compelling and heartfelt documentary that follows a group of trailblazing Cambodian-American women as they embark on a courageous journey back to Cambodia's killing fields. Breaking decades of silence, these women leave the comfort and security of their American homes to become witnesses in the UN Special Tribunal prosecuting the Khmer Rouge. Unlike any other film, "Daze of Justice" goes beyond the harrowing accounts of the Killing Fields.
It delves deep into the personal stories of these women, who not only strive to resurrect the memory of their loved ones but also seek to find the strength to confront their own past. Throughout their journey, the women are confronted with an unexpected and agonizing predicament when they come face to face with Pheng, the son of Kaing Guek Eav, alias "Duch," one of Pol Pot's most notorious torturers. This encounter challenges them to not only find the courage to remember, but also to extend their pursuit of justice beyond themselves.
On the margins of the UN tribunal, these determined women become the source of justice, creating a vocabulary for reclaiming the past and paving a path for future generations. Their collective efforts not only offer the promise of redemption but also inspire hope for a better future. "Daze of Justice" is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that sheds light on the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of seeking truth and justice.
It serves as a reminder that the pursuit of justice extends far beyond the courtroom, touching the lives of individuals and communities in profound ways..