Ovation, tears for James Foley film at Sundance festival
It is an intimate portrait of a restless spirit keen to make a difference, drawn to covering conflict
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A DOCUMENTARY about James Foley, the US journalist slain by the Islamic State group, premiered to a standing ovation on Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival, leaving few dry eyes in the audience.
Directed by Brian Oakes, a childhood friend, Jim: The James Foley Story chronicles the life of the journalist through interviews with his family, friends and fellow reporters who had worked or were held captive with him in Syria.
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