Voices of Kidnapping

Voices of Kidnapping

Voices of Kidnapping

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Voices of Kidnapping

2018

0h 14m

6.0(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Ghostly images of Colombia’s jungle landscapes are set to radio transmissions sent by family members to their kidnapped loved ones—heartrending messages of grief, support, and, against all odds, hope.

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