Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News

Release Date: 2013-09-01

Overview: 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.

Rating: 6 / 10

Cast

Florence Aubenas

as Self

Mikhail Afanasiev

as Self

Kael Alford

as Self

Mikhail Beketov

as Self

Adela Navarro Bello

as Self