The State Theatre Blog

This is a blog dedicated to keeping you updated on all that is The State Theatre of downtown State College, PA. On this blog you will find info on the concerts, films, and other special events that are upcoming at The State. This site will be focused on bringing more info on the events than you can normally find at The State's regular homepage. We will be posting videos, reviews, and more overall info than you can find anywhere else.

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Monday, February 9, 2009

The Betrayal - Nerakhoon Starts this Sunday 2/15


Starting this Sunday 2/15 The Betrayal - Nerakhoon starts its run at The State. The Academy Award nominated documentary is running at the 2/15 -2/19. Below you can find a plot synopsis as well as the trailer for The Betrayal - Nerakhoon:

A Lao prophecy says, "A time will come when the universe will break, piece by piece, the world will change beyond what we know." That time came for the small country of Laos with the clandestine involvement of the United States during the Vietnam War. By 1973, three million tons of bombs had been dropped on Laos in the fight to overcome the North Vietnamese, more than the total used during both world wars. With the rise of a Communist government in Laos, killings and arrests became common among those affiliated with the former government and the Americans. Families were torn apart-some finally emigrating to the U.S. In a collaboration spanning more than 20 years, Ellen Kuras works with Laotian co-director Thavisouk Phrasavath, the main subject of the film. Phrasavath takes us through his youth, his escape from persecution and arrest in Laos, his family's reunion and their journey as immigrants to America, and the second war they had to fight on the streets of New York City. Drawing on the techniques of experimental film and the traditions of Laotian culture, Nerakhoon (The Betrayal) is a tale about a country, a family, and a young man who discovers the power and resilience of the human spirit [imdb]



The Betrayal - Nerakhoon, Oscar Nominee for Best Documentary Feature, starts its run at The State Sunday 2/15 at 4:00 and 7:00 PM. The film continues it’s run from Monday 2/16 (with shows at 7:00 & 9:30 PM) through Thursday 2/19 with shows everyday at 7:00 & 9:30 PM. Wednesday 2/18 there is also a 4:00 PM showing of the film. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors and are available for purchase both ONLINE and at The State Theatre Box Office. See you there!
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