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DOCUMENTARY . 2016 . 1h 51m . 7.4/10

Jim: The James Foley Story_

In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt beside an ISIS militant dressed in black. That image challenged the world to deal with a new face of terror. And it tested one American family. Seen through the lens of filmmaker Brian Oakes, Foley’s close childhood friend, Jim takes us from small-town New England to the adrenaline-fueled front lines of Libya and Syria, where Foley pushed the limits of danger to report on the plight of civilians impacted by war.

Starring Ben Chase, Diane Foley, James Foley
7.4/10
Rating
1h 51m
Runtime
2016
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt beside an ISIS militant dressed in black. That image challenged the world to deal with a new face of terror. And it tested one American family. Seen through the lens of filmmaker Brian Oakes, Foley’s close childhood friend, Jim takes us from small-town New England to the adrenaline-fueled front lines of Libya and Syria, where Foley pushed the limits of danger to report on the plight of civilians impacted by war.

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Cast
Ben Chase stars as Jim (recreations) in Jim: The James Foley Story.
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Year context
Jim: The James Foley Story was released 10 years ago in 2016.
Overview
In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt ...
Jim: The James Foley Story is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 51m.

CAST (7)

Ben Chase
Ben Chase
Jim (recreations)
DF
Diane Foley
Self
JF
James Foley
Self (archive footage)
JF
John Foley
Self
MD
Michael D. Joseph
Hostage (recreations)
MT
Magnus Tonning Riise
Daniel (recreations)
BO
Brian Oakes
Self

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (42 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Jim: The James Foley Story about?
In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt beside an ISIS militant dressed in black. That image challenged the world to deal with a new face of terror. And it tested one American family. Seen through the lens of filmmaker Brian Oakes, Foley’s close childhood friend, Jim takes us from small-town New England to the adrenaline-fueled front lines of Libya and Syria, where Foley pushed the limits of danger to report on the plight of civilians impacted by war.
How long is Jim: The James Foley Story?
Jim: The James Foley Story has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who stars in Jim: The James Foley Story?
The cast of Jim: The James Foley Story includes Ben Chase, Diane Foley, James Foley, John Foley, Michael D. Joseph.
What is the rating of Jim: The James Foley Story?
Jim: The James Foley Story has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 42 votes on TMDB.

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Documentary
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