The Journey Is the Destination

The Journey Is the Destination

The Dan Eldon Story

Directed by Bronwen Hughes

Produced by VisionPlus Fund I, Prospero Pictures

2016119 min6.3 / 10

An inspiring biographical portrait of a young photojournalist who sacrificed comfort and ultimately his life to bear witness to human suffering and resilience in war-torn Africa.

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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  • Is The Journey Is the Destination sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does The Journey Is the Destination end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Journey Is the Destination violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is The Journey Is the Destination easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Journey Is the Destination scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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