Discover inspiring stories of courageous journalists who fight for truth and democracy. In an age of fake news and censorship, the work of journalists is more important than ever. At Dokumentale, we celebrate the brave individuals who stand up for a free and independent press despite all odds.

Of Caravan and the Dogs documents the decline of the last independent Russian newspaper, Draw for Change portrays the courage of female cartoonists in repressive regimes, and And So it Begins sheds light on the fragile democracy of the Philippines.

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Discover even more intriguing stories about brave journalists. 

Simon and and his best friend Haron embark on their own quest for the truth in Searching for Amani. 

In Santiago Maza’s haunting State of Silence, four courageous journalists fight against the cartels that rule their communities in Mexico, despite constant threats.

Meet the directors of some of those outstanding films in our D'Salon Freedom vs. Censorship: The Battle for Freedom of Expression and learn more about their outstanding work and their constant fight for freedom of press.