FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 5, 2009
2009 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE "THE BETRAYAL"
ON DVD SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
"A potent suspense drama."
- David Stratton, Variety
"This is a filmmaker - one of the most exciting to come from his country
since the heyday of the New German Cinema -
whose name critics should be shouting from the rooftops."
- Scott Foundas, Village Voice
New York, NY - The Cinema Guild is proud to announce the DVD release of the 2009 Academy Award ® nominated film for Best Documentary Feature, THE BETRAYAL.
The directorial debut of Ellen Kuras, renowned cinematographer for such directors as Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Michel Gondry, Sam Mendes and Spike Jonze, THE BETRAYAL will be available to own on September 1, 2009 for $29.95. Prebook August 4, 2009.
Synopsis
During Vietnam, the United States government conducted a secret war in the neighboring country of Laos. When the U.S. withdrew, thousands of Laotians who fought alongside American forces were left behind to face imprisonment or execution. One family, the Phrasavaths, made the courageous decision to escape to America. Hoping to find safety, they discovered a different kind of war. Filmed over 23 years, featuring a score by Academy Award winning composer Howard Shore, THE BETRAYAL is a testament to the resilient bonds of family and an astonishing tale of survival.
Disc Specs
THE BETRAYAL is presented in an anamorphic widescreen 1.85:1 format with English 5.1 Dolby Digital Sound and is packed with bonus features, including:
- Audio commentary by Director Ellen Kuras and Executive Producer Cara Mertes
- Update on the family
- Deleted Scenes and Extra Footage
- Never before seen interviews
- Interview with composer Howard Shore
- Q&A with Director Ellen Kuras & co-Director Thavisouk Phrasavath
- Filmmaker biographies
- Theatrical Trailer
- Essay by filmmakers D. A. Pennebaker & Chris Hegedus
THE BETRAYAL
Price: $29.95
Order Due Date: August 4, 2009
Street Date: September 1, 2009
Catalog Number: CG 000106
UPC: 881164000156 | ISBN: 0-7815-1282-4
Total Run Time: 92 minutes
Rating: NR
Screen Format: Widescreen 1.85:1 (16:9)
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