Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News

2013 1h 18m EN

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Florence Aubenas
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Mikhail Afanasiev
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Kael Alford
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Mikhail Beketov
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Adela Navarro Bello
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Nina Ognianova
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Carlos Lauria
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Kimberly Dozier
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Eric Matthies
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Spanish.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Florence Aubenas and Mikhail Afanasiev and Kael Alford carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt3291728 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Eric Matthies directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, French, Spanish.

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1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Spanish.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Florence Aubenas and Mikhail Afanasiev and Kael Alford carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3291728 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.