Unwanted Witness (2008)

Unwanted Witness (2008) poster

This documentary offers a complex portrait of Hollman Morris, the Colombian war journalist whose multiple award-winning news show Contravía is one of the few local current-affairs programs that refuses to pander to President Alvaro Uribe's staunchly authoritative government. While most television viewers in Columbia opt for variety shows and soap operas, citizens in search of suppressed truths tune in to Contravía to hear the latest news about forced disappearances, secret mass graves, and various other atrocities taking place all across the countryside. But when you live and work in the country that Reporters Without Borders claims is one of the most dangerous places in Latin America for a journalist to work, denouncing human rights abuses can be a dangerous game. Yet despite the danger to both himself and his family, Morris remains convinced that the situation in Columbia will never been improved if outspoken media figures like himself simply disappear into exile.

Director: Juan José Lozano
Genre: Documentary
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Screenplay

Music: Gabriel Scotti, Vincent Hänni
Cinematography: Sergio Mejía
Editing: Ana Acosta
Production: Intermezzo Films, RTS, Foolish Earthling Productions, La Dolce Vita Films, SRG SSR
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unwanted Witness about?
This documentary offers a complex portrait of Hollman Morris, the Colombian war journalist whose multiple award-winning news show Contravía is one of the few local current-affairs programs that refuses to pander to President Alvaro Uribe's staunchly authoritative government. While most television viewers in Columbia opt for variety shows and soap operas, citizens in search of suppressed truths tune in to Contravía to hear the latest news about forced disappearances, secret mass graves, and various other atrocities taking place all across the countryside. But when you live and work in the country that Reporters Without Borders claims is one of the most dangerous places in Latin America for a journalist to work, denouncing human rights abuses can be a dangerous game. Yet despite the danger to both himself and his family, Morris remains convinced that the situation in Columbia will never been improved if outspoken media figures like himself simply disappear into exile.
Who directed Unwanted Witness?
Unwanted Witness was directed by Juan José Lozano.
What genre is Unwanted Witness?
Unwanted Witness is a Documentary film.
Where was Unwanted Witness produced?
Unwanted Witness was produced in France, Switzerland.