Angelina Jolie is serving up your daily dose of philanthropy via her latest project, a movie titled First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers. Based on a human rights activist’s memoir, Jolie’s film will examine the brutal ruling of Khmer Rouge in Cambodia during the 1970s. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, Jolie spilled some of the details on her next directorial adventure.
The film, scheduled for release on Netflix in late 2016, bears a special significance to Jolie. In 2001, Jolie starred in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, which filmed partially in Cambodia. The following year, Jolie adopted her son Maddox from an orphanage in western Cambodia. She also launched the Maddox Jolie-Pitt foundation in an effort to give back to the community that gave so much to her. Needless to say, Cambodia holds a special place in Jolie’s heart. With Maddox, Jolie plans to share her vision and perspective of the Cambodian people. “I feel a deep connection to Cambodia. I want to respect its history and bring a film to the world that will not only show the hardships of war but the dignity and resilience of a people I deeply respect,” Jolie shared. Told from a 5-year-old’s point of view, Jolie’s film will discuss “the experience of children during the genocide in Cambodia.”
With Jolie’s passion, attention to detail and dedication, we have no doubt that this film will be one to add to the Netflix queue. Stay tuned for more details on this project!