back to The River 04.04.14

“It was the most impressive screening in my life, it was like a dream that I’ve been imagining about. Thank you everyone who involved with this movie and everyone who made this screening happened.

I was so happy until I didn’t want to come back to the city.”

Nontawat Numbenchapol, Director

Except the premiere screening of ‘By the River’ at Lower Klity village where the documentary was shot, there were also other event such as merit making for Karen ancestors, the discussion about the progress of Klity creek rehabilitation after the judgement was handed down by The Supreme Administrative Court last year and the blessing ceremony for the creek.

In the evening, audiences from Lower Klity village and outside watched ‘By the River’ together and joined the talk after the movie.

Nontawat said he wants to see the 16 years struggle of Klity villagers becoming an inspiration for people who are fighting for human rights and social justice, not only in Thailand but also other places in the world.