'Never Look Away' by Lawless presents the story of Moth, a defiant war correspondent whose journey reveals the challenges faced by women in conflict zones. The film uses a blend of talking heads and news clips while touching on Moth's traumatic upbringing and the transition from corporate media to war journalism. It seeks to go beyond traditional portrayals of adrenaline-driven correspondents, emphasizing the emotional and psychological depths of their experiences rather than just the thrill of danger.
At a certain point, sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll wasn't enough. War was the ultimate drug.
Lawless isn't interested in peddling the anything-for-a-rush stereotype. Through Moth's black-ink drawings and interviews with her siblings, she reveals a traumatic childhood.
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