Back to Show
PBS News Hour
‘The Act of Killing’ looks into the mind of war criminals
The Oscar nominated documentary "The Act of Killing" challenges Anwar Congo, a death squad leader during the mass killings in 1965 Indonesia, to re-enact the horrors of his past. Director Joshua Oppenheimer spoke to the NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown about why Anwar and his friends were so boastful about their actions and what it was like to get a glimpse into the minds of killers.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By

26:44
April 13, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26:45
April 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

57:46
April 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
April 10, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
April 9, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
April 8, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

26:45
April 5, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26:44
January 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26:45
January 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

57:46
Israel's Prime Minister says the intense phase of the war in Gaza will end soon as Israel and the U.S. argue over weapons deliveries.

57:46
After Claudia Sheinbaum becomes the first woman to win Mexico's presidential election, a look at what that means for U.S. relations.

26:44
"PBS NewsHour" asks NATO’s Secretary General if the delayed U.S. aid to Ukraine is too late to make a difference.