Explore the vibrant, tragic, and utterly transcendent musical world of 1960s and 70s Phnom Penh with John Pirozzi’s landmark documentary, DON’T THINK I’VE FORGOTTEN.
Through rare archival footage, stunning vintage vinyl, and intimate interviews with surviving musicians, the film chronicles the birth of a uniquely Cambodian rock-and-roll movement that blended Western surf guitar and psychedelic soul with traditional Khmer melodies.
Stars like Sinn Sisamouth and Ros Serey Sothea became national icons, soundtracking an era of profound cultural optimism and artistic freedom before the devastating rise of the Khmer Rouge regime brutally silenced the scene.
This documentary is a deeply moving act of cultural preservation and a heartbreaking tribute to an artistic community nearly erased by history. It is an unforgettable celebration of how powerful music can be, even in the face of unimaginable darkness, and an absolute must-see right here in the city where its ghost still echoes.
Documentary, Music
USA, Cambodia, France (English, French) 105 Min
