Exodus - FRONTLINE | PBS

Two fearlessly reported in-depth hour-long programs told powerful human stories about families suffering—and surviving—the current conflicts in Syria and Iraq.

DuPont-Columbia Awards Director Lisa R. Cohen spoke with director James Bluemel and his fearless subject and fellow filmmaker Hassan Akkad about the thorny ethical and journalistic questions that arose duing the making of the film. Listen as they explore the questions of journalistic duty versus moral obligation that are faced by reporters when documenting a humanitarian crisis.

CREDITS

Escaping ISIS:

Executive Producer, FRONTLINE: Raney Aronson

Managing Editor, FRONTLINE: Andrew Metz

Director/Producer/Videographer: Edward Watts

Producer: Evan Williams

Senior Producer: James Jones

Editors: Todd Downing, Bradley Manning

Head of Productions, ITN: Ann Parker, Val Campbell

Executive Producers, ITN: George Waldrum, Sam Collyns

Children of Syria:

Executive Producer, FRONTLINE: Raney Aronson

Managing Editor, FRONTLINE: Andrew Metz

Director/Producer: Marcel Mettelsiefen

Co-Producer/Editor: Stephen Ellis, A.C.E.

Executive Producer, ITN: Chris Shaw

Senior Producer: Dan Edge

Head of Productions, ITN: Ann Parker