Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
"Words of War" tells the story of world-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya, whose fearless reporting exposed corruption, human rights abuses, and war crimes—ultimately leading to her assassination in 2006. The film is a sobering portrayal of the dangers that journalists face in the 21st century and serves as a tribute to all with the courage to risk their lives in pursuit of truth.
The film was screened on May 7, 2025 at the Press Club in collaboration with Rolling Pictures and the Committee to Protect Journalists. Following the screening, the film's cast and crew, including Rolling Pictures president Mark Maxey and Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14), participated in a panel discussion moderated by Jim Acosta.
"Words of War" tells the story of world-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya, whose fearless reporting exposed corruption, human rights abuses, and war crimes—ultimately leading to her assassination in 2006. The film is a sobering portrayal of the dangers that journalists face in the 21st century and serves as a tribute to all with the courage to risk their lives in pursuit of truth.
The film was screened on May 7, 2025 at the Press Club in collaboration with Rolling Pictures and the Committee to Protect Journalists. Following the screening, the film's cast and crew, including Rolling Pictures president Mark Maxey and Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14), participated in a panel discussion moderated by Jim Acosta.
