Bodyguards: Secret Lives from the Watchtower

Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Fri, Dec 2, 2016 9:00 PM
Film Info
Runtime:92 min
Country Listing:Canada, South Africa, USA
Copyright:2016
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Jaren Hayman
Cinema Extra
Featuring:Mikey Arana
Justin Bieber
Shamir Bolivar
Scooter Braun
Kim Coates
Anton Kalaydjian

Description

Delve into the secretive world of bodyguards, protectors of world leaders, pop music icons and notorious criminals. This gripping documentary explores the profession in which unhinged stalkers, serious threats of violence and even death are part of the job. Director Jaren Haymen gets unprecedented access to the bodyguards responsible for the protection of Nelson Mandela, Justin Bieber, Whitey Bulger, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne and even diplomats working in active war zones.

Director Jaren Hayman, producer Burton Rice, producer Jeremy Bieber and subjects Kim Coates and Anton Kalaydjian will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.

Critical praise:

  • Rolling Stone - "Arana and others who work behind the scenes divulge the chaotic, often dangerous scenarios."