No Ordinary Life
“The camerawomen who brought the frontlines to the headlines.”
Synopsis
In a field dominated by men, five pioneering camerawomen Mary Rogers, Cynde Strand, Jane Evans, Maria Fleet and Margaret Moth went to the frontlines of wars, revolutions and disasters to bring us the truth. As colorful as accomplished, these brave photojournalists made their mark by capturing some of the most iconic images from Tiananmen Square, to conflicts in Sarajevo, Iraq, Somalia and the Arab Spring uprising. But the world doesn’t know it was these women behind the camera. In the midst of unfolding chaos, the pictures they took for CNN both shocked and informed the world. This feature documentary by director Heather O’Neill tells their remarkable story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heather O'Neill
- Original Score
- Patrick Kirst
- Original Title
- No Ordinary Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Array Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heather O'Neill
Patrick Kirst
Rich Brooks
Neal Broffman
Morris Ruskin, Tom Johnson, Heather O'Neill, Rich Brooks, Sharon J. Wisnia
Department Leadership Roster
Heather O'Neill
Director
Rich Brooks
Director of Photography
Heather O'Neill
Producer
Patrick Kirst
Original Music Composer
Rich Brooks
Producer
Neal Broffman
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for No Ordinary Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Ordinary Life
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What is No Ordinary Life about?
In a field dominated by men, five pioneering camerawomen Mary Rogers, Cynde Strand, Jane Evans, Maria Fleet and Margaret Moth went to the frontlines of wars, revolutions and disasters to bring us the truth. As colorful as accomplished, these brave photojournalists made their mark by capturing some of the most iconic images from Tiananmen Square, to conflicts in Sarajevo, Iraq, Somalia and the Arab Spring uprising. But the world doesn’t know it was these women behind the camera. In the midst of unfolding chaos, the pictures they took for CNN both shocked and informed the world. This feature documentary by director Heather O’Neill tells their remarkable story.
Who directed No Ordinary Life?
No Ordinary Life was directed by Heather O'Neill.
Who stars in No Ordinary Life?
The principal cast of No Ordinary Life includes Christiane Amanpour, Maria Fleet, Margaret Moth, Mary Rogers, Cynde Strand.
When was No Ordinary Life released and how long is it?
No Ordinary Life was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for No Ordinary Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Ordinary Life was composed by Patrick Kirst.