E-TEAM: Directed By Katy Chevigny and Ross Kauffman [Documentary Recommendation]

E-TEAM: Directed By Katy Chevigny and Ross Kauffman - www.eteamfilm.com/ 

 

"Anna, Ole, Fred and Peter are four members of the Emergencies Team — or E-Team — the most intrepid division of a respected, international human rights group (Human Rights Watch). Trained to deal with unfolding crises, the E-Team flies to hotspots all over the world as soon as allegations of human rights abuse surface. Then they get to work — gathering crucial evidence to determine if further investigation is warranted and, if so, to investigate, document, and capture the world's attention. They also immediately challenge the responsible decision makers, holding them accountable. Human rights abuses thrive on secrecy and silence, and the work of the E-Team, backed by their international human rights organization, has shone light in dark places and given voice to thousands whose stories would never otherwise have been told."

 

The documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2014.