The james foley story, a documentary airing saturday night on hbo, seeks to reclaim the person at the center of this awful story, with friends, family members and fellow journalists. The james foley story a look at the life of journalist james foley, who was kidnapped in syria in 2012 and became the first american citizen to be killed by the terrorist group isis. On thanksgiving day 2012, american photojournalist james jim foley was. The james foley story is more than just a tribute to a fallen journalist. He was missing for two years before the infamous video of. The james foley story is now available on dvd and on demand. On thanksgiving day 2012, american journalist james jim foley was kidnapped in syria and went missing for two years before the infamous video of his public execution sent shockwaves and introduced much of the world to isis. Brian oakes powerful documentary about the life, death and legacy of journalist james foley. Download video download audio get dvd other formats. The james foley story a film by brian oakes now available on dvd and on demand. On thanksgiving day 2012, american photojournalist james jim foley was kidnapped in syria and went missing for two years before the infamous video of his public execution sent shockwaves and introduced much of the world to isis. The james foley story, by close childhood friend brian oakes, tells the story of his life through intimate interviews with his family, friends and fellow journalists while fellow hostages reveal neverbeforeheard details of his captivity with a chilling immediacy that builds suspense.
Mother of slain reporter james foley on his brutal killing tv. Its a deeply moving testament to a man who dared to face the worst of humanity and somehow managed to maintain his. On thanksgiving day 2012, american photojournalist james jim foley was kidnapped in syria, two years before the infamous video of his public execution introduced much of the world to isis. God bless the foley family for their sacrifice, james will never be. The james foley story trailer hbo documentary films the film is billed as a harrowing chronicle of bravery, compassion and pain at the dawn of americas war. His release was widely publicised in the world media, but foley seemed undaunted, and soon after he embarked in a much more dangerous mission in syria, which would also be his very final one. The public execution of american conflict journalist james foley captured the worlds attention, but he was more than just a man in an orange jumpsuit. The james foley story is a saccharinedoused account of the life of a superhuman. The james foley story 2016 full movie documentary ben chase. Seen through the lens of his close childhood friend, jim moves from adrenalinefueled front lines and devastated neighborhoods of syria into the hands of isis. The james foley story music from original motion picture. These interviews, coupled with the diehard, frontline journalism of foley and fellow journalists, jim. The james foley story dvd release date july 5, 2016. The james foley story dogwoof documentary distribution.
On thanksgiving day 2012, american photojournalist james jim foley was kidnapped. Jim would be alive today had he been french, spanish, german, italian or danish. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I made this film to carry on the stories that jim needed us to know, says director brian oakes.
Thrown into a world of false leads and misinformation, the foley family was threatened with prosecution by the u. In august, 2014, a video of the public execution of american photojournalist james foley rippled across the globe. The james foley story takes viewers from smalltown new england to the adrenalinefueled front lines of libya and syria, where foley pushed the limits of danger to report on the plight of civilians impacted by war. It premiered at the sundance film festival on january 23, 2016, and on hbo on february 6, 2016. Arguably one of the most harrowing pieces of film this year, jim is a 2016 sundance official selection, a documentary following the moments leading to.
The james foley story 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jim is presented as restless, troubled by a sense of guilt at his advantages, and sometimes naive. Directed by a longtime friend, this documentary tribute to the life and work of war correspondent james foley ensures that he will be well remembered for much more than his grisly public death at the hands of isis. Journalist james foleys beheading by isis told in hbos jim. Journalist james foleys beheading by isis told in hbos jim mary louise kelly talks to brian oakes about his documentary jim. Its so easy to feel remorse by this story, and to have a gut reaction to get revenge, but this account by jims fellow captives and his family teaches the lesson that to love and to honor and to letgo is so important. You can watch recordings anytime, anywhere with your cloud dvr. Brian oakes eva lipman george kunhardt 2016 friends, family, and colleagues of james foley discuss his life and provide details of his time in captivity.
Hbo has released the trailer for the upcoming documentary jim. The james foley story, reminds us of some of the human costs of that conflict while addressing other issues about the role of journalists in an increasingly dangerous. The james foley story was released, directed by brian oakes and distributed by dogwoof. A childhood friend, oakes gained access to foleys family, friends and fellow captors in both libya and syria. The james foley story, which chronicles the life and career of american war journalistvideographer james foley, who was covering the war in syria when he was kidnapped in 2012 and held as a hostage for nearly two years b. This documentary recounts the life of james foley, an american journalist who was kidnapped in syria in 2012 and later murdered by isis terrorists in 2014. Sundance institute announces feature film awards for 2016. Directed by foley s childhood friend brian oakes, this powerful, gutwrenching documentary tells foley s tragic story through interviews with his family, friends and colleagues, while his fellow hostages reveal the chilling details of their captivity. The james foley story, brian oakes adoring personal portrait of the u. With james foley, unai aranzadi, zac baillie, manu brabo. Seen through the lens of filmmaker brian oakes, foleys childhood friend, jim. An indepth look at the life and work of american journalist james foley.
The james foley story dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. The twohour film is packed with images from his childhood and. The james foley story is a 2016 american documentary film about the life of journalist and war correspondent james jim foley, directed by brian oakes. Sundance institute announces feature film awards for 2016 sundance. Her interview on the programme comes ahead of a new documentary called jim. The james foley story, directed by close childhood friend brian oakes, tells the story of jims life through intimate interviews with his family, friends and fellow journalists. Its so easy to feel remorse by this story, and to have a gut reaction to get revenge, but this account by jim s fellow captives and his family teaches the lesson that to love and to honor and to letgo is so important. The james foley story is a documentary that nonetheless falls short of greatness by virtue of the blind loyalty it demonstrates. This heartfelt and emotional film won the audience award at sundance 2016 and is a touching tribute to conflict journalists around the world. Seen through the lens of filmmaker brian oakes, foleys close childhood friend, jim takes us from smalltown new england to the adrenalinefueled front lines of libya and syria. Although he was excellent at his job, in the end, it. The james foley story watch the hbo original documentary. World cinema documentary was presented by rose mcgowan to. Friends, family and professional colleagues share their recollections of him in this documentary.
The james foley story paints a picture of man who gave everything he could to make the world a. The james foley story is a harrowing chronicle of bravery, compassion and pain at the dawn of americas war with isis. The james foley story is undeniably, primarily a talkinghead documentarya series of interviews more than anything elseand thats a type of nonfiction filmmaking that critics are increasingly tiring of, with good reason. The james foley story and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. The james foley story 2016 friends, family, and colleagues of james foley discuss his life and provide details of his time in captivity. If your cloud dvr fills up, well make space by deleting your. Although his name was heard across the world, james foley was so much more than just another journalist. God bless the foley family for their sacrifice, james will never be forgotten for his amazing work. Directed by foleys childhood friend brian oakes, this powerful, gutwrenching documentary tells foleys tragic story through interviews with his family, friends and colleagues, while his fellow hostages reveal the chilling details of their captivity. The james foley story begins a title card reads this film shows images of war recorded by conflict journalists. The james foley story which is set to be released in cinemas. Directed by foleys childhood friend, brian oakes, this moving film remembers foleys brave work and features interviews with his family, friends and colleagues. On thanksgiving day 2012, american photojournalist james jim foley was kidnapped in syria.