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40,000 Tamils were killed during the final months of the Sri Lankan Civil War, as documented by amateur footage and survivor testimonies.

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Why Watch

  • See graphic footage of war crimes in Sri Lanka.
  • Meet survivors sharing their harrowing experiences.
  • Find out about the international response to the conflict.

Did You Know

  • The documentary aired on June 14, 2011, on Channel 4.
  • It won the Current Affairs – International category at the Royal Television Society Awards 2010–2011.
  • The Sri Lankan government produced a counter-documentary titled Lies Agreed Upon.
  • The follow-up film, Sri Lanka's Killing Fields: War Crimes Unpunished, was broadcast on March 14, 2012.

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When was Sri Lanka's Killing Fields broadcast?

Sri Lanka's Killing Fields was broadcast on 14 June 2011.

What did the documentary feature?

It featured amateur video from the conflict zone, including scenes of war crimes and interviews with survivors and experts.

What awards did Sri Lanka's Killing Fields win?

The documentary won a BAFTA TV Award nomination and two One World Media Awards in 2012.

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