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201482 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.4/ 10(36 ratings)• TMDB

Point and Shoot

Rating: 2
Author: Peter Bradshaw

201482 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.4/ 10(36 ratings)• TMDB

Matthew VanDyke traveled 35,000 miles on a motorcycle through Northern Africa and the Middle East before joining the fight against Muammar Gaddafi in Libya.

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Marshall Curry

Channel: Marshall Curry Productions

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Point and Shoot

2014• 82 minNot Rated

6.4/ 10(36 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Matthew VanDyke traveled 35,000 miles on a motorcycle through Northern Africa and the Middle East before joining the fight against Muammar Gaddafi in Libya.

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Synopsis

Matthew VanDyke, a 26-year-old from Baltimore, embarks on a 35,000-mile motorcycle trip across Northern Africa and the Middle East in 2011. During his travels, he befriends a Libyan hippie and becomes involved in the fight against dictator Muammar Gaddafi as the Libyan revolution unfolds. Armed with a gun and a camera, VanDyke documents the conflict until he is captured and held in solitary confinement for six months. The film details his transformation from a sheltered individual to an active participant in a significant historical moment.

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What Critics Say

This documentary about an intrepid American who wound up fighting in Libya contains many amazing images, but way too many of the man who took them.

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January 15, 2015

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Why Watch

Meet Matthew VanDyke and his unique perspective on war.
Follow VanDyke's transformation from a sheltered youth.
See the realities of the Libyan revolution through personal footage.

Did You Know

Matthew VanDyke traveled 35,000 miles during his motorcycle trip.
The film was released in theaters on October 31, 2014.
Point and Shoot won the Best Documentary Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The film has a 74% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 54 reviews.
Matthew VanDyke was held in solitary confinement for six months.

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Documentary enthusiastsWar history buffsAdventure travel fans

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Point and Shoot?

Point and Shoot was directed by Marshall Curry.

What is the runtime of the documentary Point and Shoot?

Point and Shoot has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What awards did Point and Shoot win?

Point and Shoot won the Best Documentary Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival and the Special Jury Prize at the Independent Film Festival of Boston.

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