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Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders

2008·Movie
1h 33min
70
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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Higher Stakes. Tougher Choices. Medicine like you've never seen it.

In the war-zones of Liberia and Congo, four volunteers with Doctors Without Borders struggle to provide emergency medical care under extreme conditions. With different levels of experience, each volunteer must find their own way to face the challenges, the tough choices, and the limits of their idealism. "Living in Emergency" is a window into the seldom portrayed and less-than glamorous side of humanitarian aid work. It explores a world that is challenging, complex, and fraught with dilemmas - the struggles, both internal and external, that aid workers face when working in war zones and other difficult contexts.
DocumentaryHumanitarian AidWar ZonesMedical CareLiberiaCongoEthical DilemmasPersonal Sacrifice

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Where can I stream Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders legally?

Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders?

1 h 33 min

Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders?

Critics85
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders much the same way.

What language is Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.