Don’t Look Away
CHASING FIRE
Chasing Fire is a rare look into the lives of war reporters and the painful price they pay to share truth with the world.
SUMMARY
Chasing Fire is a captivating short documentary that delves into the world of war journalists, following their relentless pursuit of truth amidst the chaos of conflict zones. Four time Pulitzer prize winning photo journalists Carol Guzy treks across the edges of the battlefield to capture the stories before they are lost. Along with three other journalists, they risk their lives and their mental health to document the war and share what they witness with the world.
Through the lens of filmmaker Justin D. Roberts, this thought-provoking film explores the dangers and emotional challenges faced by these brave individuals as they navigate treacherous landscapes. Interweaving their personal stories with symbolic imagery of wreckage and hope, Chasing Fire offers a poetic exploration of the journalists’ unwavering determination and the profound impact of their work.
STATUS
Short Documentary (20mins)
Stage: Postproduction
Topic: War Journalism
Timeline: 4 months to complete post
IMPACT
Chasing Fire aims to make a significant impact by raising support and awareness for war journalists. By presenting their stories in a relatable and empathetic manner, Chasing Fire fosters a deeper understanding of the vital role these journalists play in exposing the truth. It also highlights the risks they face and the importance of press freedom, stimulating conversations about the need for greater support, resources, and safety measures.
Link to Carol Guzy’s Works. Click on the image above.
Director
JUSTIN D. ROBERTS
Award winning Director & former Army Captain
Justin D. Roberts is an independent film director and producer. He is currently directing a documentary called Live Free about the war in Ukraine, is in pre-production on a syndicated series called Do Good that raises support for humanitarian nonprofits and has two documentary features (Drive On and Fighting Spirit) in post-production. His most recent theatrical release was the international award winning military-documentary, No Greater Love, which was stated as “One of the best, most powerful documentaries ever made” by Movie Guide. For his tour in Afghanistan he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal for Valor.
Justin has won eleven awards internationally, screened before the White House, Congress, and the Vatican, and was the recipient of the Santini Patriot Spirit Award and Best Military Filmmaker from the G.I. Film Festival.
Justin graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary and has a Masters in Media Arts and Communication and a Masters in Biblical Studies. In 2009 he was chaplain over one of the most suicidal battalions in the military and developed a care program that helped soldiers to connect and find hope. This program was effective at ending the unit’s suicides and reducing suicidal ideations by 70%.
“You cannot solve world problems until you shift cultures. And can’t shift cultures until a story is told. That’s why I tell stories.” Justin D. Roberts
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