After watching Dying to Tell a Story, it has definitely broadened my eyes to more of what happens. In America, people live without even realizing that there is more than where we live. I have definitely been guilty of that. We've all been scolded by adults once or twice when we waste resources or take things for granted and told that children in other countries would take our places in a heartbeat. And when you see this movie, it captures you. It, at least, captured me. The tragedies that occur on a daily basis to these people is a shocking sight to see. And then there are journalists who risk their lives and go out to these dangerous places, caught in the middle of dangerous situations just to expose what really happens.
Of course, this is like a vicious cycle. When there are places of conflict, there will be photojournalists. There must be killings everyday, and these people risk their lives, with little credit due to their bravery. Their attempts to expose the cruelty and impoverished lands to us ends up in a dead end. Death. They know it's imperative for us to know what's happening. Why else would anyone take the risk? I think I remember a photojournalist once saying how it'd be lucky for any photojournalist to come back alive. And it truly is.
A photojournalist displays a service and a very important one at that. Not only is what they take from these countries given to us, America, as a country but can be seen by the entire world. When not only America but also many other countries who can help do many good deeds for these war-stricken lands. They're definitely crazy for risking their lives, but in a praise-worthy sense. They're doing a service to us all and it needs to be appreciated.
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