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The Journey Is the Destination

The Journey Is the Destination

The Dan Eldon Story

20166.41h 59m

Overview

The inspiring life story of the late photojournalist, artist and activist Dan Eldon, who abandoned a comfortable life in London to document the struggle, heartbreak and hope of a war-torn and famine-ridden region of Africa.

Directed by Bronwen Hughes
Written by Jan Sardi, Bronwen Hughes
Produced by Richard Arlook, Kathy Eldon, Adam Friedlander
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Top Cast

Ben Schnetzer

Ben Schnetzer

Dan Eldon

Ella Purnell

Ella Purnell

Amy

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Kathy

Abby Quinn

Abby Quinn

Marte

Kelly Macdonald

Kelly Macdonald

Duff

James Alexander

James Alexander

Scott Peterson

Tanroh Ishida

Tanroh Ishida

Eiji

Sam Hazeldine

Sam Hazeldine

O'Reilly

Gugun Deep Singh

Gugun Deep Singh

Mo Shaffi

Joshua Daniel Eady

Joshua Daniel Eady

Lengui

Themes & Keywords

journalistafricasomaliabased on true storymurderangry mobwoman directormob

About The Journey Is the Destination

The Journey Is the Destination is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of journalist, africa, somalia, based on true story, murder, angry mob. Directed by Bronwen Hughes, it stars Ben Schnetzer, Ella Purnell, Maria Bello. The inspiring life story of the late photojournalist, artist and activist Dan Eldon, who abandoned a comfortable life in London to document the struggle, heartbreak and hope of a war-torn and famine-ridden region of Africa.

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