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Shooting the Mafia
Shooting the Mafia

Shooting the Mafia (2019)

7.3 ? Nov 22, 2019 1h 34m
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Overview

Sicilian photojournalist Letizia Battaglia began a long battle against the ruthless Cosa Nostra when she first photographed the sinister scene of a brutal murder. Documenting the barbaric rule of the Italian Mafia, she was an unwavering witness to its crimes. Her art and courage helped end the horrific and bloody reign of the Corleonesi clan.

Genres

Documentary History

Release Date

November 22, 2019

Rating

7.3 /10

Runtime

1h 34m

Official Trailer from YouTube

Letizia Battaglia

Letizia Battaglia

Self - Photographer

Mariachiara Di Trapani

Self - Interviewer

Eduardo Rebulla

Self - Writer

Santi Caleca

Self - Photographer

Franco Zecchin

Self - Photographer

Roberto Timperi

Self - Photographer

Cristina Rajola

Self - Interviewer

Luciano Leggio

Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

Giovanni Falcone

Giovanni Falcone

Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)

Tommaso Buscetta

Tommaso Buscetta

Self - Mafioso Pentito (archive footage)

Paolo Borsellino

Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)

Rosaria Costa Schifani

Self (archive footage)

Oscar Luigi Scalfaro

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Totò Riina

Totò Riina

Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

Bernardo Provenzano

Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

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SWITCH.

6.0/10

Jun 13, 2019

As it jumps from era to era, the film never quite brings together the determined woman and her trailblazing work into a coherent portrait. 'Shooting the Mafia' is an interesting but disjointed look at one of the great photographers of our time. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-shooting-the-mafia-an-interesting-but-unclear-picture Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.

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JPV852

6.0/10

Mar 27, 2020

Okay documentary that feels a bit disjointed, on the one hand wanting to be about this female photojournalist and her personal life, which when it came to her daughters didn't want to discuss, but also about the mafia's heavy control in Sicily and Corleone, and the uprising of the population to get rid of them, with the aid of a couple brave prosecutors who sacrificed their lives doing so. While this woman's — Letizia Battaglia — life is interesting, especially her close relationships, this documentary didn't seem sure where to focus. Plus, the premise that Battaglia fought against the Mafia didn't really connect. She took some stark and graphic pictures, but they don't exactly translate to how she was part of the Mafia's takedown. Also, they kind of glossed over some major events, including per political career, other than that she got well paid in doing nothing as decisions were made outside of her control. All in all, a fascinating character for sure and I would say it's worth checking out, but I think more could've been done to show viewers a fuller picture of her life rather than bits and pieces intertwined with the Mafia's brutality. **3.0/5**

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