The Killing Fields Focus Questions As you’re viewing the film, The Killing Fields, be taking a few notes so that you can answer the following questions. These will be turned in the day after we have finished viewing the film
Focus Questions As you’re viewing the film, The Killing Fields, be taking a few notes so that you can answer the following questions. These will be turned in the day after we have finished viewing the film (probably Tuesday, November 16). Answers must be in complete sentences (basically a short paragraph for each question).
Analyze the relationship between Sydney Schamberg and Dith Pran. How was Pran’s help imperative for Schamber’s success as a journalist in Cambodia? Why did Schamberg feel such guilt after fleeing Cambodia? Think about their relationship throughout the film.
Discuss what you see from the film regarding the United States’ role in Cambodia prior to the Khmer Rouge taking power.
Describe how Pran was able to survive the killing fields of Cambodia (not just his escape, but how, even within the camps, how was he able to survive?).
