Thursday, November 05, 2009

Photojournalist relives Iran hostage crisis in exhibit

CBC News - Art & Design - Photojournalist relives Iran hostage crisis in exhibit

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Thirty years ago, Canadian Press photographer Peter Bregg eagerly flew to Iran to cover the capture of 66 hostages at the American Embassy in Tehran. As the weeks turned into months, Bregg and Canadian Press reporter Doug Long were among the only western journalists who remained in the country to report on the drama.

To mark the 30th anniversary of the start of the hostage-taking, Bregg is hosting a photo exhibit in Toronto showcasing his work in Iran and talking about his near-death experiences. [...]

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