Witness
Series Overview
Drug trafficking, poverty, gang violence, corruption and ethnic warfare have created some of the most dangerous hot spots on Earth. Follow our current generation of photojournalists into these conflict zones, see what compels them and experience why, when everyone else seeks cover, the photojournalist stands and moves closer.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
59 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Mon, Nov 5, 2012
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Rio”
Though Rio de Janeiro will host the Summer Olympics in 2016, the city currently remains crippled by a war raging between police and powerful drug gangs. Over 2,000 Brazilian military have taken to the streets in a largest offensive in decades. They are taking on the Red Command and Amigos de Amigos, two powerful gangs, in an attempt to regain control of the city's hilltop favelas before the world's eyes focus on Brazil as it hosts the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics. The powerful drug gangs have fought back with a series of urban terror attacks on cars, buses and police stations. Several journalists have been murdered. Photographer Eros Hoagland is one of only a few willing to venture into the dangerous favelas like Mangueira, which overlooks the Olympic stadium. Mysteries are revealed: In some areas of "pacification," Red Command have been warned in advance and have already left for more remote parts.
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TRAILER HBO WITNESS : RIO INDOVISION
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-29
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Frankham, Abdallah Omeish
Michael Mann
Department Leadership Roster
David Frankham
Director
Abdallah Omeish
Director
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What is Witness about?
Drug trafficking, poverty, gang violence, corruption and ethnic warfare have created some of the most dangerous hot spots on Earth. Follow our current generation of photojournalists into these conflict zones, see what compels them and experience why, when everyone else seeks cover, the photojournalist stands and moves closer.
How many seasons does Witness have?
Witness comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Witness?
Key cast members in Witness include Not specified.
Who created or directed Witness?
Witness was developed and directed by David Frankham, Abdallah Omeish.