Under Fire: Journalists in Combat
Originally released in 2011. Under Fire: Journalists in Combat is a documentary film. directed by Martyn Burke.
Synopsis
Journalism in times of war has become an increasingly lethal and traumatic endeavor for the men and women who face constant threats to their lives and psyches. With the death toll skyrocketing from only two reporters killed in World War I to almost a journalist a week being killed in the last two decades, UNDER FIRE weaves together portraits, battlefield accounts and combat footage to reveal what the reporters see, think and feel. Martyn Burke, documentary filmmaker whose work has brought him to battlefields around the world, and Anthony Feinstein, the psychiatrist who works with journalists to heal the trauma, delve into the experiences of top tier correspondents from AP, New York Times, BBC, and LA Times, among others, bringing a unique understanding and insight into the psychological cost of covering war
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under Fire: Journalists in Combat about?
Journalism in times of war has become an increasingly lethal and traumatic endeavor for the men and women who face constant threats to their lives and psyches. With the death toll skyrocketing from...
Who directed Under Fire: Journalists in Combat?
Under Fire: Journalists in Combat was directed by Martyn Burke.
How long is Under Fire: Journalists in Combat?
Under Fire: Journalists in Combat has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Under Fire: Journalists in Combat released?
Under Fire: Journalists in Combat was released on November 11, 2011 in theaters.