A raw, unflinching look at the role of the war photojournalist. Told from their point-of-view and with their startling and graphic images, Beyond Words takes you into the world of the combat photojournalist. Often living like gypsies, constantly moving, frequently in danger, this profession attracts a unique kind of individual. How much do we know about the people taking those photographs that have become iconic images of war? Beyond Words focuses on the world’s top war photojournalists, many interviewed here for the first time. We learn about what they see and how they are driven by the concept where there are no images, history is forgotten. The interviews, together with their dramatic and graphic war photographs covering WWII to the Iraq war, create a glimpse into the world of war photojournalism. These are their stories. These are their pictures.

Warning: This program contains graphic language and images of warfare and may not be suitable for all viewers, especially younger viewers.