I am a Tasmanian, so I have that built in bias!
For the most part, Tasmania enjoys a relatively high profile for its size. The Tasmanian Devil (which bares little resemblance to the actual creature), the Tasmanian Princess Mary of Denmark, our opium producing farmers, massive cricket sport stars like Ricky Ponting known across the sub-continent, Hollywood actor Errol Flynn and Tasmania's tourism opportunities. Chances are Tasmania is reasonably well recognisable for a population of only half a million.
But arguably Neil Davis, who is not well known even in Tasmania, may have had a greater impact on the world. This stunning documentary highlights the importance and danger of war journalists, and his images helped changed the course of Viet Nam.
It has stunning and horrific footage, but at only 50 minutes, is a focused and well-cut documentary. I recommend it.
For the most part, Tasmania enjoys a relatively high profile for its size. The Tasmanian Devil (which bares little resemblance to the actual creature), the Tasmanian Princess Mary of Denmark, our opium producing farmers, massive cricket sport stars like Ricky Ponting known across the sub-continent, Hollywood actor Errol Flynn and Tasmania's tourism opportunities. Chances are Tasmania is reasonably well recognisable for a population of only half a million.
But arguably Neil Davis, who is not well known even in Tasmania, may have had a greater impact on the world. This stunning documentary highlights the importance and danger of war journalists, and his images helped changed the course of Viet Nam.
It has stunning and horrific footage, but at only 50 minutes, is a focused and well-cut documentary. I recommend it.
