Mo & Me (2006)

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Salim Amin, son and only child of Mohamed "Mo" Amin, undertakes a journey of recollection and reflection into the life of the frequently absent, globe-trotting father he loved, revered and feared. In his late teens, Mohamed Amin abandons his studies to pursue a career in photography which, over the course of thirty years, will turn him into a front-line cameraman extraordinaire - and, arguably, the most renowned photojournalist of his era. Training his candid lens across continents, Mo Amin's thirst for breaking news puts him repeatedly in harm's way - enduring weeks of torture, automatic arms fire, explosives and, ultimately, the amputation of his left arm - to become one of the most decorated news camera-man of all time. The documentary depicts Mo as an unbending, unforgiving and unapologetically rambunctious paterfamilias whose hunger for "the story" propels him to ever greater professional heights - often at the expense of those he cherishes.

Director: Roger Mills, Murad Rayani
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
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Production: Camerapix
Country: Kenya
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mo & Me about?
Salim Amin, son and only child of Mohamed "Mo" Amin, undertakes a journey of recollection and reflection into the life of the frequently absent, globe-trotting father he loved, revered and feared. In his late teens, Mohamed Amin abandons his studies to pursue a career in photography which, over the course of thirty years, will turn him into a front-line cameraman extraordinaire - and, arguably, the most renowned photojournalist of his era. Training his candid lens across continents, Mo Amin's thirst for breaking news puts him repeatedly in harm's way - enduring weeks of torture, automatic arms fire, explosives and, ultimately, the amputation of his left arm - to become one of the most decorated news camera-man of all time. The documentary depicts Mo as an unbending, unforgiving and unapologetically rambunctious paterfamilias whose hunger for "the story" propels him to ever greater professional heights - often at the expense of those he cherishes.
Who directed Mo & Me?
Mo & Me was directed by Roger Mills, Murad Rayani.
Who stars in Mo & Me?
Mo & Me stars Leul Abate, Dolly Amin, Farzana Amin, Salim Amin, Harry Belafonte.
How long is Mo & Me?
Mo & Me has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Mo & Me?
Mo & Me is a Documentary film.
Where was Mo & Me produced?
Mo & Me was produced in Kenya.