photojournalists in the iraq war

[stew]

Did anyone see the History channel show last night on photojournalists in the Iraq War (10pm EST)? It was one of the most amazing, moving shows I have seen in a long time - regardless of your opinion on the war, it is a wonderful show to watch. Over the still photos and movie pictures, was the commentary of the photojournalists who took the shots - what the context was, what they were feeling at that moment, what had happened to them that day, what those around them were feeling, etc. There were also dedicated 1-2 minute interviews with a half dozen photojournalists, including one whose buddy was one of the ones killed when the US tanks fired on the hotel housing journalists.

Well, I just wanted to mention it here! I encourage everyone to watch!!

Cheers, Stew

[another view]

No - I missed it but I'll have to look for it. They'll probably (hopefully) run it again. Talk about a tough assignment! You're working in the desert with digital SLR's (does the word "dust" come to mind!!). All the electronic stuff has to work perfectly. Don't even think about changing lenses unless you're inside somewhere. Gotta carry spare everything. Oh, yeah, and make sure you stay alive too.

There have been a couple of great magazine articles about this that I have read but will try to catch that show.

[dsl712]

Watched it, loved it, recorded it. Talk about a moving show. The images combined with people's commentary made it so powerful.

Awesome,

Dennis

[Sebastian]

Watched it, loved it, recorded it. Talk about a moving show. The images combined with people's commentary made it so powerful.

Awesome,

Dennis

Dennis,

Do you have a way of throwing it on DVD or VHS for me?

[dsl712]

Seb,

I'll send it to you. Don't have a way to burn it. Drop me an e-mail with an address or something and I'll send it your way.

Dennis

[Sebastian]

If you go to http://www.historychannel.com you can buy the DVD of this and other documentaries they have done on photojournalists. I believe the DVD for this partiuclar show about Iraq only costs about $25. I've ordered it and the one about the photojournalists in the Vietnam war also.

Hope this info helps. Thank you Stew for letting us know about this.

Best Regards,
Gene Bowhay
Woodland Hills, CA

Gene,

They only have it on VHS.

Dennis,

I will drop you an email. BTW, I suggest everyone do a search on Amazon for War Photographer or click here. I haven't seen it yet,but I ordered it.