Dith Pran

Dith Pran

photojournalist Cambodia

Dith Pran was a Cambodian photojournalist who survived the Khmer Rouge regime and is best known for his harrowing experiences that inspired the film 'The Killing Fields.' After escaping the brutalities of the regime, he worked as a photographer for The New York Times and became an advocate for human rights, sharing his story to raise awareness about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge.

Born on Sep 27, 1942 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
397,550
Power
8,551$
Sentiment
7.81
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 23,878 $2,700,000 950$
Indonesia 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 273,523,615 271,353 $1,119,000 1,110$
United States 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 102,319 $21,000,000 6,491$
Totals 3 672,412,277 397,550 $24,819,000 8,551$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: The story of the atrocities committed there are the focus of the 1984 film 'The Killing Fields,' based on the experiences of New York Times photojournalist Dith Pran. 7

CNN: Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge torture sites added to UNESCO heritage list

Indonesia Indonesia: Dith Pran was a photojournalist whose experiences inspired the film The Killing Fields. 9

Kompas: Tiga Lokasi Genosida Kamboja Menjadi Daftar Warisan Dunia UNESCO

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Dith Pran's experiences during the Khmer Rouge regime are the focus of the film The Killing Fields. 7

The Guardian: The Killing Fields execution site and two former Khmer Rouge prisons added to Unesco heritage list | Cambodia