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Where to Watch Jim: The James Foley Story (2016) in the US

2016
TV-MA
1h 51m
7.6IMDb
91%Rotten Tomatoes
73Metascore

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What it's about

In August 2014, the video execution of American journalist James Foley by ISIS exposed the world to the new face of terror. Directed by Foley's childhood friend Brian Oakes,, this powerful, gut-wrenching 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.

Cast and crew

Director: Brian Oakes
Writer: Chris Chuang, Heather MacDonald, Brian Oakes
Starring: James Foley, Unai Aranzadi, Zac Baillie

Details

Release date: Sep 2, 2016
Language: English
Country: United States
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 6 nominations total