Brent Renaud was the first American journalist killed by Russian forces while reporting on Ukraine. HBO’s Oscar-nominated filmmaker Craig Renaud reflects on his brother’s compassion, the cost of reporting from war zones, and the responsibility of bearing witness.
In this interview, Craig, discusses the Oscar-nominated HBO documentary short, Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud, which showcases Brent’s journalistic work. Brent was the first American journalist killed in Ukraine on March 13, 2022.
Since Brent’s death, over 100 journalists have been killed every single year, making it the deadliest time ever for journalists. The film honors Brent and all other journalists who have died, while also drawing attention to the sacrifice journalists make to report the truth.
Brent was a documentary filmmaker and journalist for over 20 years, known for using his camera to do good and for being compassionate and brave. His goal was always to get to the people caught in the middle of conflicts and tell their stories.
