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"Held Hostage in Columbia" is a short documentary film that features interviews with 3 Americans being held hostage by the FARC, a Columbia terrorist organization.

Even though I tend to get bored in interview-style documentaries, this film was certainly the exception. Having never been exposed to this side of a hostage crisis, I was intrigued by the day-to-day life of the 3 hostages. The film also sheds light on some misconceptions about how the American government handles hostage crises.

Having followed hostage situations closely on the news before, I watched the intensity of how the government handled them; it seemed the hostages would be home very, very soon, within days. But, to watch this film, and see hostages who have been there for months, even years, is shocking.

An informative film; get a chance to see it if you can.

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Held Hostage in Colombia is an incredible documentary about three American contractors whose plane went down in the southern jungles of the South American nation. This documentary works because it's all from the eyes and mouths of the hostages. Incredible detail is obviously put into the work, making it very valuable for anyone wanting to know more about the civil war in Colombia. The only drawback to Held Hostage is its sound quality, but that at the same time gives it a real hard-hitting feeling. Its rough copy definitely drives home the impact of the Marxist rebels.

Be sure to check out the special features as well. Follow Karin and Victoria along through America as they attempt to get interviews with the victims's relatives, as well as information from experts.