Shooting the Darkness
"A great photograph transforms the event. It's not just a record of it. It's something else"
Originally released in 2019. Shooting the Darkness is a documentary/history film. directed by Tom Burke. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alan Lewis, Hugh Russell, and Paul Faith
Synopsis
The testimony of the men who unwittingly became war photographers on the streets of their own towns in Northern Ireland, when violence erupted around them. Instead of photographing weddings and celebrities, as they expected, they produced the images that crudely show the suffering of ordinary people between 1968 and 1998, the worst years of the conflict.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 30, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Alan Lewis
as Self - Press Photographer
Hugh Russell
as Self - Press Photographer
Paul Faith
as Self - Press Photographer
Crispin Rodwell
as Self - Press Photographer
Trevor Dickson
as Self - Press Photographer
Stanley Matchett
as Self - Press Photographer
Martin Nangle
as Self - Press Photographer
Tom Lawlor
as Self - Press Photographer
Frankie Quinn
as Self - Press Photographer
Sean O'Hagan
as Self - Press Photographer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RTÉ
- Broadstone Films
- ARTE GEIE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shooting the Darkness about?
The testimony of the men who unwittingly became war photographers on the streets of their own towns in Northern Ireland, when violence erupted around them. Instead of photographing weddings and cel...
Who directed Shooting the Darkness?
Shooting the Darkness was directed by Tom Burke.
How long is Shooting the Darkness?
Shooting the Darkness has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Shooting the Darkness released?
Shooting the Darkness was released on January 30, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shooting the Darkness?
The main cast of Shooting the Darkness includes Alan Lewis, Hugh Russell, Paul Faith, Crispin Rodwell, Trevor Dickson.