Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News

The read

It runs a compact 1h 18m.

Synopsis

Murder is the leading cause of work related deaths for journalists as censorship increases worldwide. In addition to those who have been killed, dozens have been attacked, kidnapped, or forced into exile in connection with their coverage of crime and corruption. Journalists reporting from Mexico, Russia and the conflict zones of Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria tell their personal stories of kidnapping, intimidation, and beatings. They've experienced the loss of colleagues in the field and have been close to death themselves. Their stories are heartfelt, captivating, engaging and at moments - unbelievable.

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Key crew

• Tricia ToddDirector
• Eric MatthiesDirector

Cast

• Florence AubenasSelf
• Mikhail AfanasievSelf
• Kael AlfordSelf
• Mikhail BeketovSelf
• Adela Navarro BelloSelf
• Nina OgnianovaSelf
• Carlos LauriaSelf
• Kimberly DozierSelf
• Chris CramerSelf
• Oleg KashinSelf
• Kathleen CarrollSelf
• Omar FekeikiSelf

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