Shooting the Mafia

(2019)

Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia dedicates her career to capturing the life and criminal activities of the Mafia in the documentary film Shooting the Mafia (2019). This gripping documentary explores the work and personal life of Battaglia, who took astonishing photographs that unveiled the violent and disturbing reality of the Sicilian Mafia.

The film delves into Battaglia's courageous fight to expose the truth behind the Mafia's reign of terror in Palermo, Sicily. It highlights her daring efforts to capture gruesome crime scenes, documenting the victims and capturing the haunting essence of their tragic deaths. Through her lens, Battaglia exposes the brutality and corruption that plagued the city for decades.

Told through powerful interviews and gripping archival footage, Shooting the Mafia offers an intimate portrait of Battaglia's struggles and triumphs in a male-dominated profession. It explores her personal journey from a privileged wife to a passionate photojournalist who risked her life to challenge the Mafia's control.

The film showcases Battaglia's extraordinary talents as a photographer, as well as her commitment to justice and resistance against organized crime. Shooting the Mafia is a powerful and poignant documentary that captures the profound impact of Battaglia's work in exposing the hidden face of the Mafia and shedding light on the victims' stories.