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Film summary

The film is about the life and career of Hondros. It describes the stories behind some of his photographs.

Production

In 2013 Greg Campbell launched a

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campaign to produce a documentary then named ''Hondros: A Life in Frames''. The project was launched with an initial goal of $30,000.00 and became fully funded within three days with a total of $89,639 raised.

Awards

*Audience Award, Documentary First Place, Tribeca Film Festival, New York City

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hondros 2017 films 2017 documentary films 2010s biographical films American biographical films American documentary films Bold Films films Documentary films about war photographers Entertainment Studios films Films scored by Jeff Russo Films set in Iraq Films set in Libya Films set in Liberia Films set in the United States 2010s English-language films 2010s American films