Description
Free; no registration required
Join us in the museum galleries for an informal Q&A with film director praCh Ly, who directed the short documentary Satook, which examines the transformation of religious traditions in Cambodian American communities through the ruptures of war and immigration. The film centers on four intimate conversations with survivors and members of the diaspora who left the country as a result of the Khmer Rouge genocide. They share their personal experiences and memories of their parents and reflect on their communities and journeys of belief. The film also examines the contemporary meanings of ancient sacred sites in Cambodia and considers more broadly the diversity and complexities of religion in four different locations in the United States. Satook will play continuously in the gallery as part of the exhibition Revealing Krishna: Journey to Cambodia’s Sacred Mountain.
praCh Ly is a critically acclaimed and award-winning artist. First known as a musician, his debut album was the first number one rap album in Cambodia. Through masterful lyrics, his music not only entertains but also educates. His involvement in film has ranged from scoring and creating original music to producing and directing projects, including Enemies of the People and In the Life of Music. He is also the co-founder and co-director of the Cambodia Town Film Festival in Long Beach, California.
Image courtesy of praCh Ly
Cost
Free
