Starz Acquires Chris Martin-Directed Doc Under the Wire

Starz has picked up the feature documentary Under the Wire, directed by the BAFTA-nominated Chris Martin, from A+E Networks.

Under the Wire, based on the book of the same name by photographer Paul Conroy, tells the story of his and the late Sunday Times war correspondent Marie Colvin’s mission to cover the citizens of the war-torn Syrian city of Homs, and the ensuing battle to escape from the attacks waged by the Syrian army. The documentary features first-hand testimonies from Conroy and other survivors who recall their harrowing story. Under the Wire will premiere on Monday, April 22, at 9 p.m. on Starz.

The feature doc is a co-production from London-based indie Arrow Media; History Films in association with A&E IndieFilms; BBC Storyville and the British Film Institute (BFI) in association with Vice Films; and Arrow’s joint creative director Tom Brisley.

C. Brett Marottoli, head of program acquisitions for Starz, said: “We are proud to bring this unprecedented documentary to our viewers. The authentic and unflinching filmmaking is a testament to the work of Marie Colvin and Paul Conroy, who risked everything to illuminate the atrocities of the ongoing Syrian crisis.”