In July of 2009, 3 American civilians were hiking along a path in Iraq when they were lured over the border by Iranian militants, consequently leading to their imprisonment. The Iranian government accused these 3 hikers of espionage and placed them in the notorious Evin Prison, holding them hostage for 2+ years.
“The Three Hikers” marks the directorial debut of Natalie Avital (who previously produced “Past God” and “State of Control”), and premiered at the AFI Docs Film Festival in Washington DC.
Read More: Watch: You’ll Think Twice About Where You Walk After This Exclusive ‘The Three Hikers’ Clip
The film uses both news clips and testimonials from the hostages and their families to heighten the historical context of “The Three Hikers.” Ultimately, the film illustrates the emotionally intense battles of fighting for the return of their families with the fragile geopolitical relationship existing between the United States and Iran.
“The Three Hikers...
“The Three Hikers” marks the directorial debut of Natalie Avital (who previously produced “Past God” and “State of Control”), and premiered at the AFI Docs Film Festival in Washington DC.
Read More: Watch: You’ll Think Twice About Where You Walk After This Exclusive ‘The Three Hikers’ Clip
The film uses both news clips and testimonials from the hostages and their families to heighten the historical context of “The Three Hikers.” Ultimately, the film illustrates the emotionally intense battles of fighting for the return of their families with the fragile geopolitical relationship existing between the United States and Iran.
“The Three Hikers...
- 3/17/2017
- by Kerry Levielle
- Indiewire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.