Best international reporting in the broadcast media showing a concern for the human condition
AWARD YEAR: 2015
AWARD NAME: The David A. Andelman and Pamela Title Award 2015
RECIPIENTS: Evan Williams, Edward Watts and Raney Aronson
AFFILIATION: PBS investigative series FRONTLINE
HONORED WORK: “Escaping Isis”
“Escaping Isis” offers an exclusive, inside look at a secret underground cell working to free women and children from captivity. It was noted for its extraordinary access and carefully detailed depiction of daunting efforts to carry out extremely dangerous rescue work. One judge described the film as restorative journalism at its best, revealing the positive, successful efforts of those who have chosen to risk their lives to win freedom for less fortunate others. Beautifully written and edited, the film is a sensitive, humanizing portrayal of suffering and redemption.
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Citation Recipient: Marine Olivesi
Affiliation: PRI/The World
Honored Work: “Trauma and the Syrian War”
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