Killing the Messenger : The Deadly Cost of News is a riveting documentary showing what censorship looks like close up, revealing the true human cost of news and what it takes to stay alive to get the story. Journalists reporting in Mexico, Russia and the conflict zones of Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria relate stories of kidnapping, intimidation and beatings. Their vividly rendered tales about the loss of colleagues in the field and narrow escapes from death point to their dedication to the job, and the illusion of any real protection. These stories are heartfelt, captivating, shocking – and unforgettable.