The War Photographers (2013)
Award-winning photojournalists recount personal experiences from war zones.
'The War Photographers' recounts the personal experiences of award-winning photojournalists who risk their lives covering conflict in the world's most dangerous war zones. Intimate interviews and gripping imagery reveal stories of sacrifice, courage and the emotional toll endured by photographers and their subjects. Stories include New York Times photographer Joao Silva revisiting sites in his native South Africa, recalling the violence that led to that country's first democratic elections in 1994. Ashley Gilbertson travels to Midland, Texas, for the final shoot of his project documenting the bedrooms of young soldiers who never returned home from war. Other photographers shares their firsthand experiences covering conflict in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan and the Middle East.
Cast
- Alexandra Avakian - self
- Carolyn Cole - self
- Ashley Gilbertson - self
- Edouard H.R. Gluck - self
- David Hume Kennerly - self
- Hilary Roberts - self
- João Silva - self
- John Stauffer - self
- Anne Wilkes Tucker - self
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The War Photographers about?
- 'The War Photographers' recounts the personal experiences of award-winning photojournalists who risk their lives covering conflict in the world's most dangerous war zones. Intimate interviews and gripping imagery reveal stories of sacrifice, courage and the emotional toll endured by photographers and their subjects. Stories include New York Times photographer Joao Silva revisiting sites in his native South Africa, recalling the violence that led to that country's first democratic elections in 1994. Ashley Gilbertson travels to Midland, Texas, for the final shoot of his project documenting the bedrooms of young soldiers who never returned home from war. Other photographers shares their firsthand experiences covering conflict in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan and the Middle East.
- Who directed The War Photographers?
- The War Photographers was directed by Steven Kochones.
- Who stars in The War Photographers?
- The War Photographers stars Alexandra Avakian, Carolyn Cole, Ashley Gilbertson, Edouard H.R. Gluck, David Hume Kennerly, Hilary Roberts.
- How long is The War Photographers?
- The War Photographers has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The War Photographers?
- The War Photographers is a War, Documentary film.