After a deadly earthquake in Southern Turkey there was no universal effort to save the dead and injured. Built on the experiences of two families over the course of 10 days, "Death Without Mercy" chronologically assembles the reports of hundreds of newscasters, cameramen, and civilians following this tragic event. Directed by two-time Heartland International Film Festival Grand Prize Documentary Award-winning Director Waad Al-Kateab ("For Sama" 2019, "We Dare to Dream" 2023). MTV Documentary Films. Public Contact﻿The Film Collaborative

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Death Without Mercy

Across 10 days after a deadly earthquake in Southern Turkey, "Death Without Mercy" follows two Syrian families as they piece together the tragedy and uncover revelations about the corruption, lies, and government incompetence that exacerbated the disaster and its response.00

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