7 Days in Syria (2015)
Genre : Documentary
Runtime : 1H 15M
Director : Robert Rippberger
Synopsis
In the most dangerous country in the world for journalists, Newsweek Middle East editor, Janine di Giovanni, risks it all to bear witness, ensuring that the world knows about the suffering of the Syrian people.
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