E-Team

E-Team is a 2014 American documentary film co-directed and produced by Katy Chevigny and Ross Kauffman.^[1] The film premiered in the competition category of U.S. Documentary Competition program at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014.^[2] Rachel Beth Anderson and Ross Kauffman won the Cinematography Award: U.S. Documentary at the festival,^[3][4] as well as the Candescent Award.^[5]

E-Team
Sundance Film poster
Directed by	Katy Chevigny Ross Kauffman
Produced by	Katy Chevigny Ross Kauffman Marilyn Ness
Cinematography	Rachel Beth Anderson Ross Kauffman
Edited by	David Teague
Music by	T. Griffin
Production companies	Big Mouth Productions Red Light Films
Distributed by	Netflix
Release date	January 18, 2014 (2014-01-18) (Sundance)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Synopsis

The film narrates the story of four members of the Emergencies Team, investigating and reporting the human rights abuse across the globe.^[6]

Reception

The film received positive response from critics.

• Rob Nelson in his review for Variety said that "The valiant and vital work of four globetrotting human rights activists is expertly illuminated in 'E-Team', a dynamic and immersive piece of you-are-there verite."^[7]
• Duane Byrge of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review and said that "In this spellbinding story, filmmakers Katy Chevigny and Ross Kauffman thrust us into the red-alert lives of four E-Team members. It's a comprehensive portrayal of these people's personal and professional lives. We see what makes them tick. Are they adrenaline junkies? Thrill-seekers? Not at all."^[8]
• Carlos Aguilar from Indiewire in his review said that "Powerful and shocking but with enough humanity from its subjects to add tender moments of hope, the "E-Team" is a fascinating look at how information can be the most effective tool to avoid indifference."^[9]