Shooting the Darkness (2019)

Name: Shooting the Darkness
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Released: 2019
Duration: 53 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Alan Lewis, Hugh Russell, Paul Faith, Crispin Rodwell, Trevor Dickson

53m France, Germany, Ireland

Documentary History TV Movie

Plot

"Shooting the Darkness" captures the harrowing experiences of men who transformed into war photographers amidst the turmoil of Northern Ireland. Expecting to document weddings and joyous occasions, they instead found themselves capturing the stark realities of violence and despair from 1968 to 1998. Through their lenses, they reveal the profound suffering of everyday citizens caught in the crossfire during one of the region's most tumultuous periods. Their poignant images serve as a haunting testament to the human cost of conflict, illuminating the harsh truths often hidden behind the shadows of war.

Cast

Alan Lewis Hugh Russell Paul Faith Crispin Rodwell Trevor Dickson Stanley Matchett Martin Nangle Tom Lawlor Frankie Quinn Sean O'Hagan Edward Daly Martin Galvin Theresa May Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom