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Sleepwalking Through the Mekong
Dir. John Pirozzi US 2007
Cambodia is often synonymous with the brutal Khmer Rouge regime that left millions dead and scattered refugees around the globe. This tragedy overshadows the story of Cambodias music scene in the 1960s and 1970s. Sleepwalking Through the Mekong celebrates this vibrant but long-overlooked era in Cambodian history and reveals the power of music to weave a common thread between extremely different cultures. The film follows L.A. based band Dengue Fever on their journey to Cambodia to perform 1960s and 1970s Cambodian rock n roll in the country where it was created and very nearly destroyed. The odyssey is a homecoming for singer Chhom Nimol and a transformation for the rest of the band as they perform with master musicians and record new songs. More than a rockumentary, the film serves up a portrait of modern Cambodia as the band tours through Phnom Penh and beyond, crossing a great cultural chasm with the spirit of Cambodias original rock pioneers. (67m)
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LocationRed Vic Movie House
1727 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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