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A war photographer who was detained in Libya seeks refuge in Sicily and encounters a Tunisian migrant who resembles a girl she photographed. The film stars Catherine Keener, Hafsia Herzi and Ben Kingsley, and has a 50 Metascore on IMDb.
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A collection of short stories that explore various aspects of war, such as its effects, consequences, and experiences. Some stories are set in historical wars, such as WW2, WW1, and the Civil War, while others are futuristic or fictional.
Catherine Keener stars as Lee, a war photographer who goes to Sicily to recover from being taken hostage in Libya. She meets her former lover Albert and tries to help Hafsia, a young Tunisian migrant, escape to France.
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- Jacqueline Cochran. Pilot Jacqueline Cochran headed up the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and tirelessly trained pilots for the program during WWII.
- Desmond Doss. Desmond Doss was a fearless World War II medic who refused to carry a gun. Dubbed a "conscientious objector," he nevertheless single-handedly saved the lives of 50 to 100 American soldiers on the Maeda Escarpment of Okinawa in 1945.
War Story is a 2014 drama film starring Catherine Keener as a war photographer who is kidnapped and tortured in Libya. The film has mixed reviews from critics and users, who praise Keener's performance but criticize the slow pace and the minimalist style.
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