*Wonderful Khmer movie coming to Seattle, WA this week (**June 20 - **June 24, 2015)* ----------------------------- *Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll* at SIFF Film Center *USA | 2015 | 106 minutes | John Pirozzi*
*SIFF Film Center*: *305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109*. Seattle Center campus, near the corner of Warren Ave & Republican St. On campus we are located in the Northwest Rooms, between the Seattle Repertory Theatre and Key Arena. *Schedule*: *June 20, 2015: 4:30 PM, & 9:00 PM June 21, 2015: 4:30 PM, & 9:00 PM June 22, 2015: 8:30 PM June 23, 2015: 8:30 PM June 24, 2015: 8:30 PM* Director: John Pirozzi Principal Cast: Sinn Sisamouth, Ros Serey Sothea, Baksey Cham Krong Country: USA, Cambodia Year: 2015 Running Time: 106 minutes Website: Official Film Website Language: English, Khmer, French HasSubTitles: Yes Format: DCP -- Best Regards, *Khmer Forum* *A place for sharing community events and public news.* On Friday, June 19, 2015 1:10 PM, Michelle Kumata <[email protected]> wrote: *Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll <http://www.siff.net/cinema/dont-think-ive-forgotten>* is playing at the SIFF Film Center http://www.siff.net/cinema/cinema-venues/siff-film-center (see info for free parking) http://www.siff.net/cinema/dont-think-ive-forgotten USA | 2015 | 106 minutes | John Pirozzi *SIFF Film Center | Exclusive Presentation.* In 1975 the Khmer Rouge began systematically eliminating all traces of Western influenced culture and arts, including the flourishing new music scene mixing Western rock ‘n’ roll with Cambodian female vocals. This documentary is a celebration of the music and its triumph over destruction. In the 1960s, the increased American presence in the Vietnam War helped rock ‘n’ roll reach Cambodia, encouraging the emergence of a vibrant new sound like no other: a blend of Western grooves, traditional Eastern melodies, and hypnotic, often female, vocals. Just as this new Cambodian music scene was flourishing, the country underwent a drastic change, and on April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge began ruthlessly wiping out all traces of modernity and Western influence. But they couldn't stop the music, which became treasured by record collectors around the world and would go on to inspire a new generation of musicians, including American indie band Dengue Fever. Filmmaker John Pirozzi spent a decade researching the twists and shouts of Cambodia's lost pop music, tracking down surviving musicians and restoring recordings from rare vinyl pressings. Exposing the tragedy and heartbreak that occurred as clubs were closed, record collections were destroyed, and musicians were targeted and killed, *Don't Think I've Forgotten* is also a musical restoration of the country's history, a celebration of art, and an homage to those who paid for it with their lives. Thanks! Michelle Michelle Kumata Exhibit Director Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience 719 South King St. Seattle, WA 98104 206.623.5124 Ext. 124 *[email protected] <[email protected]>* *www.wingluke.org <http://www.wingluke.org>* -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Cambodia Discussion (CAMDISC) - www.cambodia.org" group. This is an unmoderated forum. Please refrain from using foul language. Thank you for your understanding. Peace among us and in Cambodia. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/camdisc Learn more - http://www.cambodia.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Cambodia Discussion (CAMDISC) - www.cambodia.org" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
