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Jim: The James Foley Story

Documentary

2016, Movie, 1h 51min

In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt beside an ISIS militant dressed in black. That image challenged the world to deal with a new face of terror. And it tested one American family. Seen through the lens of filmmaker Brian Oakes, Foley’s close childhood friend, Jim takes us from small-town New England to the adrenaline-fueled front lines of Libya and Syria, where Foley pushed the limits of danger to report on the plight of civilians impacted by war.

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Reviews

Critic Brian Tallerico

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...a moving portrait of courage, but it is most of all a concerted effort to take back the life of James Foley.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Wendy Ide

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...Oakes achieves what he set out to do – to show us the decent, principled and very likable man behind the shocking news story that ended his life.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Katie Walsh

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...an incredibly moving film that encompasses a wide scope of global issues through the intimate remembrance of one life.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Catherine Karellis

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Seek out this troubling study of a man who sacrificed his life to take pictures in highly dangerous locations.

Read full review at Little White Lies

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Jim: The James Foley Story is a powerful and emotional documentary that chronicles the life and work of American photojournalist James "Jim" Foley, who was kidnapped in Syria in 2012 and later executed by ISIS terrorists in 2014. Through interviews with his family, friends, colleagues, and fellow hostages, the film provides a deeply personal and intimate look at Foley's character, his dedication to his work, and his legacy. The film is directed by Foley's childhood friend Brian Oakes and features exclusive footage of Foley's time in Syria, giving viewers a unique perspective on the war-torn country and the journalist's role in capturing its reality. The film is a moving tribute to Foley and a testament to the power of journalism in the face of danger and adversity.

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You can stream Jim: The James Foley Story on: Amazon Store