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The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor | Promo

A man who became a worldwide ambassador for justice in Cambodia, murdered in an L.A. alley

Aired 09/18/2016

Doc World

The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor | Promo

Preview: Season 1 Episode 1 | 30s

A man who became a worldwide ambassador for justice in Cambodia, murdered in an L.A. alley

In 1975, the Khmer Rouge forced thousands into labor camps. Dr. Haing S. Ngor escaped after years of torture, recreating his experiences in "The Killing Fields." With a blend of animation and archival material, this is the story of a man who became a worldwide ambassador for justice in his homeland, only to be murdered in an L.A. Chinatown alley.

Aired 09/18/2016

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Funding for season one of Doc World provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding provided by the Center for Asian American Media.

The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor | Trailer

A man who became a worldwide ambassador for justice in Cambodia, murdered in an L.A. alley (1m 12s)

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Funding for season one of Doc World provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding provided by the Center for Asian American Media.

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