Tag Archives: U Sam Oeur

Crossing Three Wildernesses

Crossing Three Wildernesses

Death by execution, death by disease, and death by starvation are the three wildernesses Cambodians were forced to traverse during the Khmer Rouge regime. In a harrowing but ultimately triumphant affirmation of the human spirit, celebrated Cambodian poet U Sam Oeur narrates his incredible life story, testifies to the horrors of genocide, and shares his fervent prayers for peace and freedom through the process of democracy.


Sacred Vows

Sacred Vows

Using myths, stories, prophecies, history, and tradition as ironic counterpoint to Cambodia’s present-day situation, Oeur foretells freedom’s imminent return. Sacred Vows is a mesmerizing call to freedom.