Dying to Tell the Story
Synopsis
This documentary studies the motivations of journalists dedicated enough to risk their lives for a story. We follow narrator Amy Eldon on a personal journey to find meaning in the death of her older brother, 22-year-old Reuters photographer Dan Eldon. Dan was among a group of five journalists attacked by a mob during the Somali famine in 1993; he and three others were stoned to death. As she interviews other journalists and the sole surviving witness to Dan's death, we see her attain the peace she sought.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kyra Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Kyra Thompson
- Original Title
- Dying to Tell the Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
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Kyra Thompson
Kyra Thompson
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Kyra Thompson
Writer
Kyra Thompson
Director
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What is Dying to Tell the Story about?
This documentary studies the motivations of journalists dedicated enough to risk their lives for a story. We follow narrator Amy Eldon on a personal journey to find meaning in the death of her older brother, 22-year-old Reuters photographer Dan Eldon. Dan was among a group of five journalists attacked by a mob during the Somali famine in 1993; he and three others were stoned to death. As she interviews other journalists and the sole surviving witness to Dan's death, we see her attain the peace she sought.
Who directed Dying to Tell the Story?
Dying to Tell the Story was directed by Kyra Thompson.
Who stars in Dying to Tell the Story?
The principal cast of Dying to Tell the Story includes Amy Eldon, Christiane Amanpour, Christian Bale, Corrine Dufka, Jacqueline Arzt Larma.
When was Dying to Tell the Story released and how long is it?
Dying to Tell the Story was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.