The documentary 'Miracle Fishing: Kidnapped Abroad' tells the true story of Thomas Hargrove, an American expatriate kidnapped in Colombia by the FARC guerrilla group in 1994. Through raw home videos shot by his son, Miles Hargrove, the film captures the agonizing uncertainty and emotional toll of his family's ordeal during the 11-month captivity. It also explores the resilience, courage, and community support that helped them navigate this dark period.
True crime documentaries have a unique way of swaying audiences. They combine their real-life events with the psychological intrigue of storytelling that offers a mirror to society. When suspenseful—arguably the genre's hallmark—they delve into a world that shows the darker side of human nature. The 2020 documentary Miracle Fishing: Kidnapped Abroad takes the path that foretells its ending while amplifying the genre's suspense to an almost unbearable degree.
'Miracle Fishing: Kidnapped Abroad' Is a Powerful Tale of Resilience and Community in a Family's Darkest Hour Miles Hargrove's filmmaking chops earned through hard work, including attending training, helped him create an unforgettable experience for not only his family but for the world through the documentary. Miracle Fishing offers a unique firsthand narration of Tom's family's affliction that intricately captures human resilience and courage.
Posts Through the documentary's characters, Miles Hargrove depicts how his father's kidnapping became an affair worth global interest that warranted communal and social capital. There's Tom's family, neighbors, former victims, and a powerful connection that their community built being part of the ordeal.
Besides this realistic take, Miracle Fishing inadvertently delves into 1990s Colombia, where kidnappings were part and parcel of the politics and the nation's economic reality. Miles Hargrove, however, refuses the urge to sensationalize or overdramatize the story, choosing instead to explore his family's survival, love, and hope during a difficult moment.
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