A Private War(2018)
The most powerful weapon is the truth.
One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.
Movie: A Private War
Top 10 Billed Cast
Marie Colvin
Paul Conroy
Sean Ryan
Tony Shaw
Norm Coburn
Professor David Irens
Kate Richardson
Rita Williams
Zoe
Gaddafi
Video Trailer A Private War
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
A Private War director Matthew Heineman + photographer Paul Conroy | BFI Q&A
Academy Conversations: A Private War
Annie Lennox music/soundtrack feature
Becoming Marie Colvin | Rosamund Pike Interview
Cast and Crew Q&A | TIFF 2018
Compelled
Get Back In The Field
I Have to go Back
Mayor of London's Gala | BFI London Film Festival 2018
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