Well, it wasn't a holiday, but I had expected to do some…
“Well, it wasn't a holiday, but I had expected to do some sightseeing when I went to Haiti to film a series called 'True Horror' for Discovery. Before I arrived, our film crew were kidnapped and held at knifepoint.”
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The filmmaker expected tourism but faced danger when crew was kidnapped in Haiti.
In simple terms: A trip turned into a hostage crisis.
Prepare for unexpected risks in field work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism trips
- documentary shoots
- adventure travel
- risk assessments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What contingency plans should be in place for remote filming?
- How do you balance storytelling with crew safety?
Safety measures may not prevent all threats.