In the 1970s and 1980s, revolutionary wars were burning in Central American countries, and many American journalists, so-called field correspondents, were just sitting in big hotels and distributing news based on hearsay, and were unable to discover the truth at all. This film makes an in-depth reflection on this phenomenon, so that the audience has a better understanding of the production insider of "War News". The background of the story is Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. Russell Price, an American photojournalist, refused to join the ranks of the news colleagues who favored the local government. He was inspired by another American Public Radio reporter, Claire, to take the initiative to get involved in the revolution. During the camp's activities, and posted a fake photo of the leader of the resistance army still alive. The move led to the big-name TV anchor Alex who rushed to Managua to report the news, but was killed by the bodyguards of the President of Nigeria.
Under Fire movie plot
2022-10-24 21:49
Extended Reading
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Russell Price: [At the rebels victory parade] What the hell are you doin' here?
Oates: It's a free country. I mean... it's free now anyway.
Oates: [Drinking from a cup] Nica libre - rum and coke and no ice. You want some?
Oates: [Price ignores him and Oates looks mildly concerned] You weren't gonna turn me in, are you?
Oates: [Price walks away without a word and Oates smiles and shouts] See ya in Thailand!
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Hub Kittle: Alex, there's fascist and there's fascist. Let's not use words like that, OK?