Underplayed Gems

Take No Prisoners

Take No Prisoners poster
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How it feels

This documentary follows a U.S. diplomat working to free Americans held hostage overseas. It looks at the difficult negotiations and high stakes involved in these cases.

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What happens

Take No Prisoners is a 2025 American documentary film co-produced by Vanity Fair Studios and P3 Media. The film examines international hostage negotiations, focusing on Roger Carstens—the former U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs—and his efforts to secure the release of Americans held captive overseas. The documentary is based on a Vanity Fair article by Adam Ciralsky and is co-directed by Ciralsky and Subrata De. Bernice King was an executive producer. The film premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) in 2025. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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