Volleyball

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Been very busy in the last few days and haven't had time to make any postings. Matt left on Friday and I've been finishing up broll shooting for the doc and also made a short video about the Cambodian National Volleyball League (Disabled). In this clip you see Phnom Penh’s Senway Dragons take on Siem Reap in the semifinals of the national championships. I ended up meeting and following this ex-army guy, Houy, who lost his leg to a landmine while fighting Khmer Rouge insurgents.

I went to his house yesterday and interviewed him and his wife. His story is incredibly inspiring: He was basically a suicidal wreck after the landmine but is now one of the best disabled volleyball players in the world.

The story of the league over the next year is gold and it might just be my next documentary. Think Murder Ball meets Born Into Brothels (maybe not the best "meets" but I'm riffing here). And of course, one always needs assistance...

I’m off today at 4 PM. I’m sad to be leaving this amazing, crazy city, but happy to be heading home.