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Pictures grab our attention. They tell stories. They move us and inspire us. They teach us lessons without passing judgment. And the documentary Hondros tells the story of one man who traveled the world and captured some of the most memorable images of the 21st century.
Hondros follows the career of war photographer Chris Hondros, who traveled to the world’s most dangerous war zones and got close to the action in order to share images of fighting and hardship and heartbreak with the world. Photography was always his passion—and, as a college student in the ‘90s, he began covering important events (even those that he wasn’t invited to attend). After the events of 9/11, however, he became even more committed to sharing images of war-torn nations. He always appeared to be a step ahead of the news—always in place to capture the most compelling images.
Directed by Hondros’s close friend, Greg Campbell, and loaded with interviews, archive footage, and stunning imagery, Hondros is more than just a story about a man who took pictures. It’s also the story of the things he saw through his lens: the war and devastation, the joy and heartbreak. And it’s the story of the relationships he nurtured along the way.
Hondros was driven by a deep sense of empathy. The expressions he captured in his subjects were unforgettable. His images showed more than just wars; they showed the emotions, the grief, the humanity of the people whose lives were changed forever by these moments in time. For this reason, there was often more to the story than just a single image—and the film also relates some of the stories behind the pictures, giving viewers a deeper appreciation for this gifted and truly personable photographer.
At times, the storytelling feels a bit choppy; the film skips around to different times and places, and it can seem a little haphazard. But the breathtaking imagery alone makes Hondros worth seeking out—and the man and his stories make for a captivating documentary.
If you’ve ever wondered about the story behind that picture that you saw in the news, you’ll want to check out Hondros. It’s a fascinating film about war, humanity, and a man who repeatedly risked (and eventually lost) his life while fighting to bring to light the fighting and suffering taking place around the world.
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Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.
Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.
As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).
Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.
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Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.
Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.
As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).
Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.
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