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Swimming to Cambodia, also known as Spalding Gray's Swimming to Cambodia, is a 1987 American concert film written by and starring Spalding Gray, and directed by Jonathan Demme. [1]
A film adaptation of the Spalding Gray monologue, where Gray recounted his experiences in Cambodia during the making of the 'The Killing Fields' (1984), in which he played a role. For further context, Gray also provides some history on the country and the Khmer Rouge.
Swimming to Cambodia: Directed by Jonathan Demme. With Spalding Gray, Sam Waterston, Ira Wheeler. Spalding Gray discusses his participation in the film The Killing Fields (1984) and the background story about the troubles of Cambodia.
"Swimming to Cambodia" is based on a one-man, two-evening stage performance that Gray polished and took on tour a couple of years ago. It has been edited down to less than two hours and directed by Jonathan Demme with an unobtrusive authority.
Discussing life on the set of that film, which follows a photojournalist in Cambodia covering the violent reign of the Khmer Rouge, Gray spins personal memories into a larger...
Swimming to Cambodia. Summaries. Spalding Gray discusses his participation in the film The Killing Fields (1984) and the background story about the troubles of Cambodia. Spalding Gray sits behind a desk throughout the entire film and recounts his exploits and chance encounters while playing a minor role in the film 'The Killing Fields'.
Swimming to Cambodia, also known as Spalding Gray's Swimming to Cambodia, is a 1987 American concert film written by and starring Spalding Gray, and directed by Jonathan Demme.
