Life Begins in January
Eight hundred thousand Cambodians have fled genocide. This film describes the life of these people in Thai refugee camps, the hardships they encounter, and the concerted efforts by many countries to help them in their fight for survival. Aside from its historical value, this film reveals the courage of a people who refuse to die.
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Eight hundred thousand Cambodians have fled genocide. This film describes the life of these people in Thai refugee camps, the hardships they encounter, and the concerted efforts by many countries to help them in their fight for survival. Aside from its historical value, this film reveals the courage of a people who refuse to die.
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directorMichel Régnier
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imagesMichel Régnier
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editingMichel Régnier
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producerJean Dansereau
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soundClaude Lefebvre
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sound editingGilles Quintal
Warnings: [Descriptions of genocide, torture, sickness,and starvation. Two scenes include brief on-screen surgery and blood.]
Ideal for classroom discussions, debates, research projects, and essays about refugees, humanitarian crises and international response. Research what has happened in regard to the Cambodian humanitarian crisis since the documentary was released. What were the ultimate results of humanitarian intervention? Did the programs work as intended? Could more have been done? Explain your answers. Research how the Canadian government approached immigration and resettlement of the refugees. What were the real human effects of these policies? Compare the Canadian and international responses to the Cambodian humanitarian crisis with their responses to modern ones, such as in Syria and Yemen. Are there any differences, and if so, why do you think that is? Could more be done in these situations?
