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Brother Number One is a documentary film that chronicles the journey of Rob Hamill as he retraces the steps of his brother, Kerry, who was captured and killed by the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia in the late 1970s. The film is directed by Annie Goldson and was released in 2011. It features interviews with Kerry’s family members, as well as survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime and officials involved in prosecuting the regime’s crimes.

The film starts with Hamill sharing childhood memories of growing up with his brother, Kerry, in New Zealand. He then goes on to describe the fateful trip that Kerry took to Cambodia in 1978, where he was abducted by the Khmer Rouge.

Hamill decides to travel to Cambodia to retrace his brother’s steps and visit the places where he was held captive and ultimately killed. The film follows him as he visits former Khmer Rouge strongholds and interviews people who lived through the regime’s atrocities.

One of the most powerful interviews in the film is with Guek Eav 'Comrade Duch' Kaing, a former senior Khmer Rouge official who ran the infamous Tuol Sleng prison. Duch was later put on trial for crimes against humanity and crimes of war, and the interview provides insight into the mindset of those who carried out the Khmer Rouge’s brutal regime.

Hamill also meets Kulikar Sotho, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime who helps him navigate the country and provides firsthand accounts of the atrocities committed by the regime. Her personal story of survival adds an emotional depth to the film and highlights the impact that the regime had on ordinary Cambodians.

Through his travels and interviews, Hamill grapples with the loss of his brother and the impact that the Khmer Rouge regime had on Cambodia. The film raises important questions about the responsibility of the international community in preventing and prosecuting crimes against humanity.

Brother Number One is a moving and thought-provoking documentary that sheds light on one of the darkest periods in human history. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in the history of Cambodia and the legacy of the Khmer Rouge regime.

Brother Number One is a 2015 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.1.