Fractured
Humanitarian Medical Aid Under Fire
Hospitals have become battlegrounds and doctors have become targets. This is the reality as first-time medical volunteer Dr. Tammy Abughnaim steps onto the front lines of humanitarian medicine—where saving lives could cost her own. Through her video diaries and the harrowing experiences of veteran doctors in the world’s most volatile conflict zones, FRACTURED exposes the urgent crisis facing modern medical professionals and demands a global reckoning: Doctors are not targets.
SYNOPSIS
Building on its critical success, Emmy®-nominated KHSARA,expands into a feature-length documentary in FRACTURED, going beyond the headlines to reveal the devastating human cost of war on those who dedicate their lives to healing.
2024 is officially the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers, with over 281 Humanitarian personnel killed. Hospitals, ambulances, and field clinics are being targeted and destroyed. Doctors are faced with an impossible decision : Do they risk their lives to save others, knowing their decision means life or death for countless patients?
Through the lens of Dr. Tammy Abughnaim, an American physician experiencing the brutal reality of humanitarian medicine for the first time in Gaza, we witness the raw, emotional transformation of a doctor pushed beyond her limits. Her journey is interwoven with frontline accounts from seasoned medical professionals risking everything in Afghanistan, Congo, Sudan, Ukraine, and Yemen—doctors who have seen the rules of engagement erode before their eyes.
FRACTURED is not just a documentary—it’s a call to action. FRACTURED amplifies the voices of those who refuse to abandon their oath, even at the cost of unimaginable danger.
“FRACTURED isn’t a film about policies, war or land disputes, it's about humanity.”
Dean Bushala
Executive producer
VISUAL APPROACH
To fully immerse the audience in the urgency of this crisis, FRACTURED employs a multi-layered, cinematic approach:
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First-person video diaries – Raw, unfiltered footage from Dr. Tammy as she navigates the reality of working in a war zone.
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Cinéma vérité storytelling – Following humanitarian doctors at work, capturing real-time decisions under fire.
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Archival & news footage – Documenting the deliberate targeting of hospitals, ambulances and medial aid workers
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High-impact interviews – Veteran doctors share their firsthand experiences of survival, loss, and resilience in conflict and war zones around the world
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War time photojournalist – Providing powerful context of destruction and survival in conflict zones.
30 Min
“This film is about hope and heroism...FRACTURED is a way to show that even in the most trying times, heroes can rise from the ashes.”
Jameeleh Shelo
Executive producer
The film follows three interweaving storylines:
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The Newcomer's Journey
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Dr. Tammy's emotional evolution from idealistic volunteer to battle-tested doctor
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Raw, personal video diaries capturing moments of doubt, fear, and determination
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The immediate impact of witnessing warfare's humanitarian crisis firsthand
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The Veterans' Perspective
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Parallel narratives from experienced doctors in different conflict zones
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Afghanistan: A doctor dealing with the aftermath of regime change
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Congo & Sudan: Medical teams navigating ethnic conflicts
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Ukraine: Physicians adapting to modern warfare
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Yemen: Healthcare workers facing a protracted humanitarian crisis
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The Global Crisis
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Documentation of the targeting of medical facilities
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Analysis of the deterioration of the Geneva Convention
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The ripple effects of the systematic dismantling of the medical infrastructure
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The human cost: 2024's record-breaking humanitarian death toll
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WHY THIS FILM MATTERS
Doctors don’t sign up for war. They sign up to save lives. But today, being a doctor in a conflict zone is as dangerous as being a soldier.
Medical professionals—who have taken an oath to heal—are now being systematically killed for doing their jobs. FRACTURED is an urgent and necessary film that tells their stories, demands accountability, and calls for real change.
KEY THEMES
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The erosion of the rules of engagement protecting medical personnel
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Contrast between first-time and veteran humanitarian workers
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The evolution of a person caught in war where survival instincts collide with morals
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The psychological toll of working under constant threat
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The global pattern of targeting medical infrastructure
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Resilience and dedication in the face of increasing danger
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The future of humanitarian medical aid in an increasingly hostile world
ACCESS AND UNIQUE ELEMENTS
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Exclusive access to Dr. Tammy's personal video diaries
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Established relationships with medical NGOs in multiple conflict zones
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Unprecedented multi-country coverage of humanitarian medical work
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Real-time documentation of historic shifts in warfare
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Statistical data and analysis of attacks on medical personnel
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Network of experienced humanitarian workers providing insights
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