Surviving Kidnapping and Covering War - Behind the Lens of Lynsey Addario - Visionaries Episode 1

Lynsey Addario is one of the most renowned photojournalists of our time. She’s survived two kidnappings, risked her life on the frontlines, and built a career documenting war and humanitarian crises across the globe for The New York Times and National Geographic. In this episode of Visionaries, Alice Aedy sits down with Lynsey to talk about the sacrifices behind the images, the moments she didn’t think she would survive, and the lessons she’s learned from decades on the frontlines.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction: A Life Behind the Lens 00:03:25 Finding Photography: From Hairdressers to War Zones 00:06:09 Building Trust: The Art of Connection 00:07:28 Early Work: Afghanistan Under the Taliban 00:08:51 Iraq War: Collecting Evidence 00:10:32 Darfur and the Camera as Barrier 00:13:09 Being a Woman in the Field 00:14:55 Marriage and Balance: Finding Paul 00:21:17 Ukraine 2022: The Family Photo 00:27:21 Libya 2011: Seven Days in Captivity 00:40:33 Processing Trauma and Staying Human 00:43:18 Femininity and Strength in War Zones 00:44:35 Packing for War: Tools of the Trade 00:46:41 The Future of Journalism 00:49:35 Advice and Legacy: The Enduring Lesson

Visionaries with Alice Aedy

Producer - Chloe Puttock Art Director - Liliana Saldanha

Director - Issey Rider Camera Operator - Stephan Knight + Sam Mulvey Lighting - Al Rice

Editor - Tom Forsey + Paolina Stefani Colour Grade - Jasper Brown

Music by the talented Jon Hopkins