Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News
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2013-09-01
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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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.
Released
2013-09-01
Runtime
78
Director
Eric Matthies
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Genres
Documentary
Language
English
Production
KTM Film
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Florence Aubenas
Florence Aubenas
Mikhail Afanasiev
Mikhail AfanasievKael Alford
Kael AlfordMikhail Beketov
Mikhail BeketovAdela Navarro Bello
Adela Navarro BelloNina Ognianova
Nina OgnianovaCarlos Lauria
Carlos LauriaKimberly Dozier
Kimberly DozierChris Cramer
Chris Cramer
Oleg Kashin
Oleg KashinKathleen Carroll
Kathleen CarrollOmar Fekeiki
Omar FekeikiDavid Schlesinger
David Schlesinger