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Captive in Syria
Episode 76

Captive in Syria

The documentary “Theo Who Lived,” directed by David Schisgall, profiles the freelance American journalist Theo Padnos, who spent nearly two years held captive by Islamic fundamentalists in Syria. Fluent in Arabic, Padnos could communicate with his captors. Despite his harsh treatment, he’s able to see their human side and he retains a sense of humor in telling his story. — Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen For more information, click here to visit the film web site.

Documentary of the Week

October 14, 20161m 49s

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The documentary “Theo Who Lived,” directed by David Schisgall, profiles the freelance American journalist Theo Padnos, who spent nearly two years held captive by Islamic fundamentalists in Syria. Fluent in Arabic, Padnos could communicate with his captors. Despite his harsh treatment, he’s able to see their human side and he retains a sense of humor in telling his story.

— Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen

 

For more information, click here to visit the film web site.

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