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Deep Dive: The War Around Us (2014)

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The War Around Us
The War Around Us follows journalists Ayman Mohyeldin and Sherine Tadros during their assignment in Gaza in 2008. As the only Western journalists in the region, they face the chaos of missile attacks and the realities of war. The film captures their experiences, professional rivalry, and personal fears while documenting the human cost of conflict in a highly dangerous environment. With a runtime of 76 minutes, the documentary presents the intense atmosphere of Gaza during an all-out attack from Israel. It features the perspectives of Mohyeldin, recognized as one of TIME's 100 most influential people, and Tadros, as they navigate the harrowing landscape and confront the ethical dilemmas of war journalism.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Ayman Mohyeldin, a TIME 100 influential journalist.
  • •Follow Sherine Tadros as she reports from a war zone.
  • •See the realities of Gaza during the 2008 missile attacks.

Did You Know

•Ayman Mohyeldin and Sherine Tadros were the only two English-language journalists in Gaza during the late 2008 conflict.
•The documentary was directed by Abdallah Omeish and released in 2014.
•The film has a duration of 76 minutes.

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War journalismMiddle East conflictsDocumentary enthusiasts