Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News (2013)
Murder is the leading cause of work related deaths for journalists as censorship increases worldwide. In addition to those who have been killed, dozens have been attacked, kidnapped, or forced into exile in connection with their coverage of crime and corruption. Journalists reporting from Mexico, Russia and the conflict zones of Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria tell their personal stories of kidnapping, intimidation, and beatings. They've experienced the loss of colleagues in the field and have been close to death themselves. Their stories are heartfelt, captivating, engaging and at moments - unbelievable.
Director: Tricia Todd, Eric Matthies
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Cast
- Florence Aubenas - Self
- Mikhail Afanasiev - Self
- Kael Alford - Self
- Mikhail Beketov - Self
- Adela Navarro Bello - Self
- Nina Ognianova - Self
- Carlos Lauria - Self
- Kimberly Dozier - Self
- Chris Cramer - Self
- Oleg Kashin - Self
Production: KTM Film
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français, Español
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tricia Todd, Eric Matthies
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News about?
- Murder is the leading cause of work related deaths for journalists as censorship increases worldwide. In addition to those who have been killed, dozens have been attacked, kidnapped, or forced into exile in connection with their coverage of crime and corruption. Journalists reporting from Mexico, Russia and the conflict zones of Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria tell their personal stories of kidnapping, intimidation, and beatings. They've experienced the loss of colleagues in the field and have been close to death themselves. Their stories are heartfelt, captivating, engaging and at moments - unbelievable.
- Who directed Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News?
- Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News was directed by Tricia Todd, Eric Matthies.
- Who stars in Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News?
- Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News stars Florence Aubenas, Mikhail Afanasiev, Kael Alford, Mikhail Beketov, Adela Navarro Bello, Nina Ognianova.
- How long is Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News?
- Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News?
- Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News is a Documentary film.
- Where was Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News produced?
- Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News was produced in United States of America.