Journalist Robert Fisk, who died at 74 this week, is profiled in “This Is Not A Movie” covering his long career in the Middle East. Filmmaker Yung Chang follows Fisk on reporting trips to Syria, Lebanon, Palestine’s West Bank, and more. Official Trailer: The film is currently screening at Anthology Film Archives.

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Remembering Robert Fisk in “This Is Not A Movie"

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