E-Team

2014 film
  • January 18, 2014 (2014-01-18) (Sundance)
Running time
90 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

E-Team is a 2014 American documentary film co-directed and produced by Katy Chevigny and Ross Kauffman.[1] The film premiered in the competition category of U.S. Documentary Competition program at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014.[2] Rachel Beth Anderson and Ross Kauffman won the Cinematography Award: U.S. Documentary at the festival,[3][4] as well as the Candescent Award.[5]

Synopsis

The film narrates the story of four members of the Emergencies Team, investigating and reporting the human rights abuse across the globe.[6]

Reception

The film received positive response from critics.

  • Rob Nelson in his review for Variety said that "The valiant and vital work of four globetrotting human rights activists is expertly illuminated in 'E-Team', a dynamic and immersive piece of you-are-there verite."[7]
  • Duane Byrge of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review and said that "In this spellbinding story, filmmakers Katy Chevigny and Ross Kauffman thrust us into the red-alert lives of four E-Team members. It's a comprehensive portrayal of these people's personal and professional lives. We see what makes them tick. Are they adrenaline junkies? Thrill-seekers? Not at all."[8]
  • Carlos Aguilar from Indiewire in his review said that "Powerful and shocking but with enough humanity from its subjects to add tender moments of hope, the "E-Team" is a fascinating look at how information can be the most effective tool to avoid indifference."[9]

References

  1. ^ "How I Shot That: Sundance Documentary 'E-Team' Gives an Insider's Look on Filming War Crimes". 23 January 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  2. ^ "Sundance 2014: U.S. Documentary Competition". 10 January 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  3. ^ "Sundance: 'Whiplash' & 'Rich Hill' Win Grand Jury Awards; Dramatic Directing Goes To Cutter Hodierne For 'Fishing Without Nets'". 26 January 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  4. ^ "'Whiplash' Owns the 2014 Sundance Film Festival Awards Netting Two Top Prizes". 26 January 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  5. ^ Pamela McClintock, “Sundance: Candescent Films Announces 2014 Documentary Awards,” The Hollywood Reporter, January 18, 2014.
  6. ^ "About Film". Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  7. ^ "Sundance Film Review: 'E-Team'". 20 January 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  8. ^ "E-Team: Sundance Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  9. ^ "Sundance Review: Real Life Heroes Save The World In The Enthralling 'E-Team'". 21 January 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.

External links

  • Official website
  • E-Team on Netflix Edit this at Wikidata
  • E-Team at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata
  • E-Team at Rotten Tomatoes