Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Matthies, Tricia Todd
- Original Title
- Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- KTM Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Matthies, Tricia Todd
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Matthies
Director
Tricia Todd
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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 Eric Matthies, Tricia Todd.
Who stars in Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News?
The principal cast of Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News includes Florence Aubenas, Mikhail Afanasiev, Kael Alford, Mikhail Beketov, Adela Navarro Bello.
When was Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News released and how long is it?
Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News?
Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).