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7 Days in Syria

  • Documentary

September 19, 2015 (US)

1h 15m

In the most dangerous country in the world for journalists, Newsweek Middle East editor, Janine di Giovanni, risks it all to bear witness, ensuring that the world knows about the suffering of the Syrian people.

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