The War Around Us
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The War Around Us

In 2008, two best friends found themselves trapped in one of the most dangerous places on earth as the only western journalists in the Gaza Strip. The War Around Us captures the collision of two friends and colleagues as they witness and cover one of the most disturbing wars of our time. As missiles shower down on Gaza and unspeakable atrocities emerge, the pair is torn by fierce professional rivalry, personal fear, and grim humor, with no way out and the whole world watching.

Year: 2012

Time: 75 minutes

Watch the film’s trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un2rzydURWc&ab_channel=TheWarAroundUs

Watch the film through the public library here: https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/93039

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