In 1999, Sorious Samura was trapped in his home city of Freetown, Sierra Leone, when it was overrun by RUF rebels backed by the Liberian dictator Charles Taylor.
Equipped only with his camera and at extreme personal risk, Sorious documented the brutality of the civil war. Now, for the first time, "Cry Freetown" is available to a global audience online.
Download or stream "Cry Freetown" now for $9.99 - and just $2.99 in Africa - by clicking here. Once you buy the film, you'll be able to download it to your computer or watch it online whenever you want. You can also watch the preview below for free.
This film documents extreme violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
2001
EMMY AWARD
Best Investigative Programme
2001
BAFTA AWARD
Best Current Affairs Journalism
2001
PEABODY AWARD
Best Documentary
2001
OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB AWARD
Eric and Amy Burger Award
2001
COLUMBIA DUPONT AWARD
Silver Baton
2000
ROYAL TV SOCIETY AWARD
Lighting, Photography and Camera (nominated)
2000
FIGRA INTL FESTIVAL
Olivier Quemener Prize - Silver
2000
MONTECATINI FILM FESTIVAL
Festival Award
2000
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEDIA AWARD
Best TV Documentary
2000
ONE WORLD MEDIA AWARD
Best TV Documentary
2000
ONE WORLD MEDIA AWARD
ICRC Dignity in Conflict Award
2001
BANFF FILM FESTIVAL
Information Programme (shortlisted)
2001
EDWARD R. MURROW AWARD
Newscast Award (shortlisted)