February 16, 2024 On Campus
Asian Society, the Southeast Asian Club, and the Office of Community and Multicultural Development Are Proud to Present
Loung Ung
Author and Activist
Genocide survivor Loung Ung is the best-selling author of First They Killed My Father, Lucky Child, and Lulu in the Sky. She is also co-screenplay writer of the 2017 Netflix original movie First They Killed My Father, based on her memoir and directed by Angelina Jolie.
Loung’s activism began in 1993 when she became the community educator for a domestic shelter in Maine. Since then, she has worked on various campaigns to end violence against women, end the use of child soldiers, and eradicate landmines globally. In 1995, Loung made her first trip back to Cambodia—and has returned over 40 times—devoting herself to helping her native land heal from the traumas of war. In 2013, Loung expanded her activism reach to screenplay writing and was one of the writers for Girl Rising, a groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins.
A book-signing will follow the presentation, with books available for purchase.
Loung Ung’s visit is made possible by the Dean of Studies Office with funds from the Elizabeth Rogers Lectureship Fund.
Kemper AuditoriumFirst They Killed My Father: An Eye Witness Account of the Khmer Rouge Genocide
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Kemper AuditoriumAsian Society, the Southeast Asian Club, and the Office of Community and Multicultural Development Are Proud to Present
Loung Ung
Author and Activist
Genocide survivor Loung Ung is the best-selling author of First They Killed My Father, Lucky Child, and Lulu in the Sky. She is also co-screenplay writer of the 2017 Netflix original movie First They Killed My Father, based on her memoir and directed by Angelina Jolie.
Loung’s activism began in 1993 when she became the community educator for a domestic shelter in Maine. Since then, she has worked on various campaigns to end violence against women, end the use of child soldiers, and eradicate landmines globally. In 1995, Loung made her first trip back to Cambodia—and has returned over 40 times—devoting herself to helping her native land heal from the traumas of war. In 2013, Loung expanded her activism reach to screenplay writing and was one of the writers for Girl Rising, a groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins.
A book-signing will follow the presentation, with books available for purchase.
Loung Ung’s visit is made possible by the Dean of Studies Office with funds from the Elizabeth Rogers Lectureship Fund.