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The stories behind war photographer Christopher Hondros' most famous photos.
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Nick Allen RogerEbert.com 03/02/2018
3.5/4
While Hondros prevails with its intimate POV, it also makes for a wide-scope tribute to the profession of photojournalism. Go to Full Review
Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times 03/01/2018
Because of his long friendship with Hondros, director Campbell has gotten key people on camera ... Go to Full Review
Glenn Kenny New York Times 03/01/2018
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. Go to Full Review
Erica Peplin Vague Visages 12/05/2023
The most successful scenes are when Campbell switches the focus away from Christopher’s life and onto the backstory of specific photographs. Go to Full Review
Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail 05/29/2019
May we all celebrate the work that he, and others like him, undertake for our collective benefit. Go to Full Review
Phil Guie Film-Forward.com 03/23/2019
4/5
If there already isn't a patron saint of war photographers, this thrilling, ultimately insightful film makes a strong case it should be Hondros. Go to Full Review
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04/21/2020 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. See more 11/19/2018 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. See more 07/27/2018 I dislike all types of war and conflict, buy I enjoyed this documentary. See more Greg R @itsgregsworld 04/04/2018 Great movie about an epic photographer who thought his lens shielded him from most everything. See more 02/27/2018 Inspiring. Not only tells his story, but also what it takes to be a force of nature type of photojournalist. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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