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Film
War Photographer
An intimate portrait of James Nachtwey, widely regarded as the greatest war photographer alive, as he documents human suffering in conflict zones across Kosovo, Indonesia, Palestine, and Rwanda. The film attaches a micro-camera to Nachtwey's camera, placing the viewer directly beside him as he bears witness to atrocity, exploring the ethical and personal cost of his singular, decades-long vocation.
Language
English
Cast
James Nachtwey, Christiane Amanpour, Hans-Hermann Klare
Awards
- Peabody Award (2003)
- Academy Award nomination – Best Documentary Feature (2002)
- Emmy Award nomination – Outstanding Non-Fiction Special (2004)