This film is an act of spiritual faith -- an eloquent, deeply felt meditation on the nature of compassion.
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War Photographer
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Documentary about war photographer James Nachtwey, considered by many the greatest war photographer ever.
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It's as close as we'll ever come to looking through a photographer's viewfinder as he works.
Watching War Photographer, you come to believe that Nachtwey hates the wars he shows and empathizes with the victims he reveals.
Nachtwey clears the cynicism right out of you. He makes you realize that deep inside righteousness can be found a tough beauty.
Frei provides a keenly observed, amply illustrated portrait of the man and his not exactly comfy chosen profession.
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