Cambodian children shouted "okay bye-bye" to the U.S. ambassador in 1975 as he left Phnom Penh ahead of the Khmer Rouge takeover.
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Cambodian children shouted "okay bye-bye" to the U.S. ambassador in 1975 as he left Phnom Penh ahead of the Khmer Rouge takeover.
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Synopsis
In 1975, Cambodian children shouted "okay bye-bye" as the U.S. ambassador evacuated Phnom Penh ahead of the Khmer Rouge takeover. Rebecca Baron uses this moment to question the relationship between history and memory. She incorporates letters, super-8 footage of an unidentified Cambodian man, and photographs from the Vietnam War. Through a blend of memoir, journalism, and official histories, Baron investigates whether traditional methods can adequately address the genocide that occurred during the Pol Pot regime.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of the Khmer Rouge on Cambodian memory.
- Find out how personal letters reveal historical truths.
- Meet a unique blend of memoir and journalism in film.
Did You Know
- Cambodian children shouted 'okay bye-bye' in 1975 during the U.S. evacuation.
- The film has a runtime of 39 minutes.
- Rebecca Baron is a woman director focusing on Cambodian history.
- The film includes found super-8 footage of an unidentified Cambodian man.
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What year was the documentary okay bye-bye released?
okay bye-bye was released in 1998.
What significant historical event does okay bye-bye relate to?
okay bye-bye relates to the Khmer Rouge regime and the genocidal slaughter of Cambodians during Pol Pot's rule.
What type of footage is used in okay bye-bye?
The documentary includes found super-8 footage of an unidentified Cambodian man and iconographic photographs from the Vietnam War.
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