Hondros

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Hondros

Released Mar 2, 2018

1h 26m

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War

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The stories behind war photographer Christopher Hondros' most famous photos.

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

While Hondros prevails with its intimate POV, it also makes for a wide-scope tribute to the profession of photojournalism.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 2, 2018

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

Because of his long friendship with Hondros, director Campbell has gotten key people on camera ...

Mar 1, 2018

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

If the movie doesn't go more than skin deep in interrogating questions about interventions both military and journalistic into the Middle East, it does succeed in opening up Mr. Hondros's contradiction-filled world.

Mar 1, 2018

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Erica Peplin

Vague Visages

The most successful scenes are when Campbell switches the focus away from Christopher’s life and onto the backstory of specific photographs.

Dec 5, 2023

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Hammer to Nail

May we all celebrate the work that he, and others like him, undertake for our collective benefit.

May 29, 2019

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Phil Guie

Film-Forward.com

If there already isn't a patron saint of war photographers, this thrilling, ultimately insightful film makes a strong case it should be Hondros.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 23, 2019

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I would admit that I am biased, with international journalism being a strong passion of mine, but this is one of my favorite documentaries that I have seen. It tells the story of a type of hero that we often don't think about, someone who's goal is to tell the stories of others. It brings up the emotions and contradictions of Hondros's job while also showing him as a person. It is emotional, compelling and devastating. It is not often when a documentary leaves me feeling like I should completely change the trajectory of my life, but this one has done that and more. A brilliant and brilliantly told story.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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If only Greg Campbell’s moving, well-told account of the charming, history-changing photojournalist Chris Hondros were seen by the arrogant and ignorant fools who call deficated journalists “enemies of the people”, any of those dangerous fools with decency would hang their heads in shame. An incredible record of a time when journalists risking their lives could actually impact the public and shape history for the common good.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/18

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Audience Member

I dislike all types of war and conflict, buy I enjoyed this documentary.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/27/18

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Audience Member

Great movie about an epic photographer who thought his lens shielded him from most everything.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/04/18

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Audience Member

Inspiring. Not only tells his story, but also what it takes to be a force of nature type of photojournalist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Synopsis

The stories behind war photographer Christopher Hondros' most famous photos.

Director: Greg Campbell
Producer: Greg Campbell, Daniel Junge, Geoff McLean, Mike Shum
Screenwriter: Jenny Golden, Greg Campbell
Distributor: Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures
Production Co: Bold Films
Genre: Documentary, Biography, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 2, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 6, 2018
Runtime: 1h 26m

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