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Swimming to Cambodia 1987

Actor Spalding Gray shares his personal reflections on filming "The Killing Fields" in this intimate performance. Seated at a desk with a map as his backdrop, he recounts his experiences in Cambodia and contemplates the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge regime. Gray blends his own story with observations on war, political upheaval, and the enduring strength of the human spirit, creating a powerful and moving exploration of a complex historical period.

Actor Spalding Gray shares his personal reflections on filming "The Killing Fields" in this intimate performance. Seated at a desk with a map as his backdrop, he recounts his experiences in Cambodia and contemplates the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge regime. Gray blends his own story with observations on war, political upheaval, and the enduring strength of the human spirit, creating a powerful and moving exploration of a complex historical period.

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Swimming to Cambodia does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Swimming to Cambodia

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68

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IMDb

7.6 /10

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66

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Awards & Nominations for Swimming to Cambodia

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3rd Independent Spirit Awards 1988

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Best Feature

Jonathan Demme
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Best Director

Jonathan Demme
Spalding Gray
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Best Male Lead

Spalding Gray
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Best Screenplay

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Swimming to Cambodia trailer original with Spalding Gray

Swimming to Cambodia

Spalding Gray segment from Swimming to Cambodia (1987)

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