Born on Cambodian New Year in a Thai refugee camp, Socheata Poeuv never knew how she got there. After her birth, the family left the past behind and became American. Her parents hid the story of surviving the Khmer Rouge genocide.

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In NEW YEAR BABY, she journeys to Cambodia and discovers the truth about her family. She uncovers their painful secrets kept in shame which also reveal great heroism.



WInner of the Amnesty International Movies That Matter Award