Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News

Plot

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.

Cast

Florence Aubenas

Self

Mikhail Afanasiev

Self

Kael Alford

Self

Mikhail Beketov

Self

Adela Navarro Bello

Self

Nina Ognianova

Self

Carlos Lauria

Self

Kimberly Dozier

Self

Chris Cramer

Self

Oleg Kashin

Self

Kathleen Carroll

Self

Omar Fekeiki

Self

David Schlesinger

Self