Living In Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders (2008) - Synopsis

Academy Award® short listed documentary “LIVING IN EMERGENCY: STORIES OF DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS,” opens theatrically in New York & Los Angeles in May, 2010 followed by a limited expansion, co—distributed by Truly Indie and BEV Pictures. During the nomination process for the 82nd Academy Awards® earlier this year, LIVING IN EMERGENCY was among the 15 documentaries selected for the shortlist by the Documentary Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Directed by Mark N. Hopkins (producer of “Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry”), the feature—length film provides a rare inside look into the Nobel Peace Prize—winning Doctors Without Borders organization, marking the first time a film crew was granted unlimited and uncensored access to its field operations in war—torn Congo and post—conflict Liberia.