In 2012, photojournalists John Cantlie and James Foley chase a scoop in Syria, but their reporting draws the attention of jihadists, and the net closes in on them.
In 2012, freelance photojournalists John Cantlie and James Foley pursue career-defining stories amidst the emerging Syrian conflict. John gets on the trail of some foreign fighters as unrest descends into war.
Then, their reporting attracts the attention of extremists, and what began as a tense investigation spirals into a dangerous encounter that will change their lives forever.
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"John was surrounded by more than 15 jihadists"
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"What really did happen to John Cantlie?"
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Marian Mohamed |
| Producer | Alec Webb |
| Editor | Martin McDonnell |
| Producer | Dlovan Barwari |
| Producer | Mustafa Alali |
| Producer | Firas Itani |
| Line Producer | Samantha Tilyard |
| Executive Producer | Ben de Pear |
| Executive Producer | Peter Beard |
| Production Company | Story Films |
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