Live from Baghdad

"Reporting the Gulf War: A Tale of Journalistic Courage" delves into the uncharted waters of live war reporting during the Gulf Crisis in 1990, as CNN's intrepid team of reporters and producers find themselves embroiled in the life-and-death perils and complex moral dilemmas that accompany their profession. Director Mick Jackson's award-winning film shines a spotlight on the real-life experiences of Michael Keaton's character, Robert Wiener, and Helena Bonham Carter's character, Ingrid Formanek, as they navigate the treacherous terrain of Baghdad in the lead up to the war.In a world where the news must continue to unfold around the clock, Wiener and Formanek represent the rebels of the journalistic world, pushing boundaries to deliver live coverage from the heart of conflict zones. As the big three networks retreat from danger, our protagonists find themselves as the last remaining broadcasters in Baghdad, on the brink of a full-scale war. The tension ramps up as the film explores how Wiener and Formanek's commitment to their craft - and their employer's insatiable appetite for live coverage at any cost - will shape their choices and potentially risk their lives for the story that could define their careers.