SDAFF is proud to co-present a free screening of the 2009 Academy Award nominee, "The Betrayal," at the 2009 Lao Cultural Festival

"The Betrayal"
Friday, April 3 at 6 PM
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
404 Euclid Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114

Synopsis
Nominated for Best Documentary at the 2009 Academy Awards. Filmed over 23 years, The Betrayal, is the directorial debut of renowned cinematographer Ellen Kuras in a remarkable collaboration with the film's subject and co-director Thavisouk Phrasavath. During the Vietnam War, the United States Government waged its own secret war in the neighboring country of Laos. When the U.S. withdrew, thousands of Laotians who fought alongside American forces were left behind to face imprisonment or execution. One family, the Phrasavaths, made the courageous decision to escape to America. Hoping to find safety, they discovered a different kind of war. Epic in scope yet devastatingly intimate, featuring an exquisite score by Academy Award winning composer Howard Shore, The Betrayal, is a testament to the resilient bonds of family and an astonishing tale of survival.

Lao Cultural Festival to include other fun and cultural events throughout weekend!

Co-presented with the Lao Community Cultural Center.

Official film site
Directions to Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
Lao Cultural Festival