Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders
In the war-zones of Liberia and Congo, four volunteers with Doctors Without Borders struggle to provide emergency medical care under extreme conditions. With different levels of experience, each volunteer must find their own way to face the challenges, the tough choices, and the limits of their idealism. "Living in Emergency" is a window into the seldom portrayed and less-than glamorous side of humanitarian aid work. It explores a world that is challenging, complex, and fraught with dilemmas - the struggles, both internal and external, that aid workers face when working in war zones and other difficult contexts.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 29, 2008
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
80%
Original Title
Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders
Production Companies
Red Floor Pictures, Doctors Without Borders
Director
Mark N. Hopkins
Budget
$2
Description
In the war-zones of Liberia and Congo, four volunteers with Doctors Without Borders struggle to provide emergency medical care under extreme conditions. With different levels of experience, each volunteer must find their own way to face the challenges, the tough choices, and the limits of their idealism. "Living in Emergency" is a window into the seldom portrayed and less-than glamorous side of humanitarian aid work. It explores a world that is challenging, complex, and fraught with dilemmas - the struggles, both internal and external, that aid workers face when working in war zones and other difficult contexts.