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Dying to Tell the Story · 1998

Dying to Tell the Story (1998) is a Documentary / TV Movie film directed by Kyra Thompson, starring Amy Eldon, Christiane Amanpour, Christian Bale.

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Overview

This documentary studies the motivations of journalists dedicated enough to risk their lives for a story. We follow narrator Amy Eldon on a personal journey to find meaning in the death of her older brother, 22-year-old Reuters photographer Dan Eldon. Dan was among a group of five journalists attacked by a mob during the Somali famine in 1993; he and three others were stoned to death. As she interviews other journalists and the sole surviving witness to Dan's death, we see her attain the peace she sought.

Cast

Amy Eldon, Christiane Amanpour, Christian Bale, Corrine Dufka, Jacqueline Arzt Larma, Peter Magubane, Carlos Mavroleon

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What is "Dying to Tell the Story" about?

This documentary studies the motivations of journalists dedicated enough to risk their lives for a story. We follow narrator Amy Eldon on a personal journey to find meaning in the death of her older brother, 22-year-old Reuters photographer Dan Eldon. Dan was among a group of five journalists attacked by a mob during the Somali famine in 1993; he and three others were stoned to death. As she interviews other journalists and the sole surviving witness to Dan's death, we see her attain the peace she sought.

When was "Dying to Tell the Story" released?

Dying to Tell the Story was released in 1998.

Who stars in "Dying to Tell the Story"?

The cast includes Amy Eldon, Christiane Amanpour, Christian Bale, Corrine Dufka.