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Access to the Danger Zone
6.3 / 10• 2012• 1h 10m•NR• English
WarDocumentaryHistory
Storyline
Directed by Peter Casaer and narrated by Daniel Day-Lewis, this documentary provides a harrowing look at the challenges of delivering humanitarian aid in armed conflicts. “Access to the Danger Zone” explores the strategies that Doctors Without Borders has employed to save lives in the world’s worst war zones, including Afghanistan, Somalia, and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo—strategies that are tested each and every day. Interviews with key experts from Doctors Without Borders, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the United Nations are accompanied by dramatic footage shot in these countries in 2011 and 2012.
Cast & Crew
Daniel Day-Lewis
Narrator (voice)
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Casaer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Access to the Danger Zone is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
