The road from Kampuchea : a Nobel laureate's journey / The Foundation on Independent Living presents ; produced by Margaux Ouimet and Anne Henderson ; written and directed by Anne Henderson.
Publisher:
First Run/ Icarus Films,
Copyright Date:
1998
Description:
1 videocassette (44 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in.
Tun Channareth, Sister Denise Coghlan, Chum Sam Onn. Narrator: Anne Henderson. "Made in collaboration with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)"--End credits.
Summary:
"Reth" is a former resistance fighter, a fierce soldier who stepped on a mine while patrolling with his troops near the Thai border. As he lay bleeding in the minefield, his first instict was to kill himself with his own AK-47. Fortunately, a friend disarmed him and carried him to the nearest hospital. The recovery period was arduous for Reth, his wife, and their baby, as they faced starvation, surviving at times on only rice and cooked grass. Reth made progress and became a disability outreach worker eventually he received the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. He was a Co-recipient of the prize along with Jody Williams who is the campaign's director.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)42447712
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.