Jim: The James Foley Story

2016

Action / Biography / Documentary / War

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 91% · 22 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 75% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.6/10 10 1796 1.8K

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Plot summary

In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt beside an ISIS militant dressed in black. That image challenged the world to deal with a new face of terror. And it tested one American family. Seen through the lens of filmmaker Brian Oakes, Foley’s close childhood friend, Jim takes us from small-town New England to the adrenaline-fueled front lines of Libya and Syria, where Foley pushed the limits of danger to report on the plight of civilians impacted by war.

Director

Brian Oakes Photo
Brian Oakes

Top cast

Ben Chase Photo
Ben Chase as Jim - recreations
Brian Oakes Photo
Brian Oakes as Self
Merritt Matthew Chase Photo
Merritt Matthew Chase as Hostage
Michael D. Joseph Photo
Michael D. Joseph as Hostage
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Reno 8 / 10

**On the battlefront with a camera.** I thought

**On the battlefront with a camera.** I thought it had a chance at the Oscars. But after checking out the nominees again, I realised it's in there, except a place in the list of Original Song. Having watched it, I know it is not a masterpiece as it should have been, but the film's intention was fulfilled. They have revealed everything we wanted to know. Everything from the Jim's perspective, though his friends and family. In some way this film can be compared to 'Into the Wild'. The only difference is what kind of challenge those two were chosen to face. In one, about the nature and in another, made made. A man with no ambition, but he was desperate to do something and then finally he discovered what it is. So James Foley was an average American and had his family's backing of whatever he wanted to do with his life. But shocked them by announcing to be a photojournalist on the battlefront. His first volunteer assignment was in Libya. Made a few friends and ventured together to get what they wanted. Soon a terrible thing happened, but he did not back off. Following that he went to Syria and can he be second time lucky, is what the remaining tale discloses for us. > ❝Jim has a million dollar resume and a ten cent interview.❞ First of all, I knew Jame Foley story through the media coverages when it hit the headline a couple of years ago. But I did not know this film was based on that, until I saw it. Not easy to watch if you have already known what's going to happen at the end or seen the original clip. I was uncomfortable watching the entire film. Because I think I'm too soft for such kind of conclusion. All I know is if it was the Bush administration, the response would have been different. The film was directed by the Jim's childhood friend. I hope someday someone would make a feature film based on this documentary. If you had seen 'A Thousand Time Good Night', you would know what it is like to be in a combat zone. A similar kind of film, but the result was different. Those being the conflict journalists are really very brave to be at the frontline with the cameras, not the guns. Bullets and bombs flying everything, just one hit, totally fatal. Hats off to them to let us know what's happening in those parts of the world. It covered well, all the basic information about Jim, before entering to the crucial section. When you know enough about him, you start to feel and see from his perspective. There are some recreated accounts, just to give the original effect. But you have to have your own imagination, as much as possible realistic like when you do for reading books. Because that's where it little slipped away, otherwise, and still it is a great documentary. This is a must see film, particularly if you are familiar with the name James Foley. _8/10_
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Reviewed by jboothmillard 5 / 10

Jim: The James Foley Story

I only found this documentary film because it received a nomination at the Oscars, I probably would never have watched it without this knowledge, but when I read more about it, it did sound interesting. Basically in August 2014, a video emerged on YouTube, entitled "A Message to America", posted by ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq), that showed American journalist James "Jim" Foley. In it he is kneeling in the desert next to a masked, black-clad ISIS terrorist, reading a long (scripted) message expressing regret, after he stops the executioner condemns the U.S. airstrikes, then brutally beheads Foley, the actual moment of Foley's decapitation is unseen, but his beheaded corpse is shown. This video was widely spread, viewed and commented on, it was confirmed as being authentic, the murder of Foley was confirmed, and the video was quickly removed from YouTube. This film does not show the video, only snippets of it, directed by Foley's childhood friend Brian Oakes, this gut-wrenching film tells Foley's tragic story, with interviews from his family, friends and colleagues. This includes how Foley started in journalism and video reporting, his work as a freelance war correspondent, and of course his capture in November 2012 in northwestern Syria, disappearing for two years, before the release of the video, Foley became the first American citizen to be killed by ISIS. I did see the video myself before its removal, I have never been so disgusted, not just by the horrific death, but by the brutality and evil of ISIS terrorists, so I am thankful that this film was respectful, talking positively about the journalist, it does show Foley and his good times, obviously it is a sad story, but it is a good insight into the character, work, captivity and legacy of the man, an interesting documentary. It was nominated the Oscar for Best Original Song for "The Empty Chair" by J. Ralph and Sting. Worth watching!

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