Absolutely incredible documentary, unlike any I've ever seen in a variety of ways (and my wife and I see a doc a week! The cinematography, editing,unique melding of narrative fiction and non-fiction, and MOSTLY.. the amazing cast of characters made for an unforgettable evening. It's not the usual "downer" about the "poor, helpless little poverty stricken orphans". These kids...and this amazing teacher..are positively inspirational! If this film had studio backing, it would absolutely win the Oscar for Best Documentary! My hope is that some power player or cable network sees it and gives it the international platform it deserves. See it before it leaves NYC!

We went to quad cinema today on west 13th street in NYC to see Still I Strive.I brought my two kids (11 and 8 years old) and we all thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. I have been traveling to Cambodia for 24 years and working there for 14. Cambodia is a country that most of the world knows little about but a short 30 years ago suffered incredible genocide. But today, right now, the children of that generation are still struggling to survive each day and rebuild their country. I highly recommend you take the short 1.5 hours out of your day to see a real and important story about the children of Cambodia.

It is quite impossible to hold your tears while you watch this heartwarming documentary. It takes you back to the time that we all have lost, the once true gift of life called the "childhood", where we played kings and queens, laughed in the rain and quarreled with our elders.But the documentary explores a harder reality of orphan children of Cambodia, their harsh beginnings, lost of their simple colorful existences in a little country with big problems. The filmmaker brilliantly succeeds in preserving the innocence of children by integrating a mythic tale wonderfully acted by the little gems, thus making it a documentary for all ages. It is a risk well taken. It is all about determination, hard work, larger than life dreams and overcoming hardships, and it'll inspire you with each shot.

It is obvious that the guy who wrote the previous review did not watch the film because had he, his opinion would differ. Still I Stive is easily one of the most inspiring films I have ever seen. You truly fall in love with each of the children as you watch their stories unfold. They grab at your heart and make you believe that anything in life is possible. That's how these kids make you feel. Adam Pfleghaar captures the beauty of Cambodia through its landscape, but he also addresses the tragedy that the nation for so long "strives" to overcome. Through the children, their stories, he shows you that anything is possible, that "hope" is real no matter who you are and where you come from. You will see through the children's journey that dreams can come true. Phfeghaar tells the story in both a documentary style and narrative, which alone makes it so incredibly unique. I have to say that the editing for this work was amazing--to pull all the pieces together perfectly. You cannot watch this film without shedding some tears.. not once but a few times. I have seen this film twice and each time. I laugh, I cry. I want to adopt that little boy actually ;) Very well done to that cast and crew.