Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News

Directed by Eric Matthies and Tricia Todd

With Florence Aubenas, Mikhail Afanasiev, Kael Alford, Mikhail Beketov and Adela Navarro Bello

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.