The documentary features deeply personal interviews with Jim’s family and friends, providing a look into his character and what drove him to risk his life in conflict zones.
is a 2016 documentary that explores the life, work, and legacy of American conflict journalist James "Jim" Foley , who was kidnapped in Syria in 2012 and murdered by ISIS in 2014. Jim: The James Foley StoryHD
The film won the Audience Award: Documentary at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and a Primetime Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best
It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "The Empty Chair," written by J. Ralph and performed by Sting . Where to Watch You can check its current availability on: Critics
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Critics from IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes describe it as a moving tribute to the bravery required for frontline journalism.
Fellow hostages provide chilling, firsthand accounts of their time in captivity, revealing never-before-heard details of the endurance and solidarity they shared.