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This HBO documentary, the Audience Award winner at Sundance 2016, sees director Brian Oakes explore the life and death of...
This HBO documentary, the Audience Award winner at Sundance 2016, sees director Brian Oakes explore the life and death of his childhood friend, James Foley - the Frontline journalist killed by ISIS terrorists in 2014.
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Where to watch Jim: The James Foley Story
91 %22 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
75 %289 reviewsAudience score rating
"Brian Oakes' family-endorsed study of the slain U.S. photojournalist movingly humanizes the victim of an unspeakable tragedy."
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Variety
Variety"So expect to shed a tear for Mr. Foley and his family by the time this film is over. But also expect a lot of questions raised by his story to remain."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Simplistic but powerful look at journalistic bravery."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A flawed but sill powerful doc."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"A moving testament to a journalist’s compassion."
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A.V. Club
A.V. ClubJim: The James Foley Story | Details
Award winner- Audience Award (Documentary) winner, Sundance Film Festival 2016
- Runtime
- 113
- Genre
- Documentary, War
- Country of origin
- USA
