Love+War

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Martin E Wow—I did not expect this. Granted, the documentary captures Lynsey’s incredibly important work in such an engaging and forceful way. That alone makes it worth watching. But what truly elevates this film is its brutally honest portrayal of a female war photographer navigating carnage and crisis while striving to be both a devoted mother and partner. The scenes at home with her family are, at times, as haunting as the raw footage from the battlefield. This is very powerful storytelling. You can practically feel how Lynsey is torn between two starkly different yet equally vital worlds—and you feel it with her. I highly recommend this. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/20/25 Full Review Pierre louis P Fantastic and emotional documentary . Beautifully done …. All about being a women, a mother and a journalist today . Highly recommended !!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/19/25 Full Review Lars M Lynsey’s Love+War is one of the most powerful documentaries I’ve seen in a long time. Moving, beautifully made, and impossible to forget. Everyone should watch it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/18/25 Full Review Rachel M I really wanted to like her but I ended up not liking her. Clearly, her sons need her. Yes, it’s important to document war but it’s more important to document love. Find love- Start with making your sons your top priority. Then go into your own community and the world- find love, compassion, and kindness stories to photograph. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/09/25 Full Review Chelsea H. This isn’t just a documentary, it’s an experience that pulls you in into a war photographers world right away. From the moment the camera starts rolling, we’re alongside Lynsey Addario, in the middle of Ukraine’s invasion back in 2022. The real-time footage is raw, and heartbreakingly at the same time. You hear the cries, see the fear, hear every bullet and see the bombs going off at any given time. The story isn’t just about the chaos inside war zones though. It’s about the quiet, personal war Lynsey also fights within herself. A push and pull between her duty and motherhood. For so many of us moms who are juggling a million things at once, her story hits home. We may not be dodging bullets, but we know what it’s like to keep fighting for balance, and to chase purpose while trying to hold the world together for our family. The emotion is unfiltered and honest. You see her fear, her guilt, her strength, and through it all, her deep love for both her family and her life’s work. That’s what makes this a gem: it’s not a story about war, it’s a story about why people risk everything to show us the truth during these wars and other tragic events. The directors capture every nuance with respect and artistry. The cinematography is good and keeps the focus where it belongs: on the people, on the mission, and on the resilience. By the end, you don’t just develop respect for Lynsey, you feel her. You understand why she can’t just turn away, and why her passion is not just a profession but a calling for her. This reminds us that love and war do coexist and that it’s okay and even necessary to not have to choose between them. A standing ovation from myself and all the mothers out there who keep pushing through even in the hard times Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/09/25 Full Review Stephen C Real footage in 1 hour and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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