Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud

This documentary focuses on the life of Brent Renaud, the first American journalist killed while reporting on the war in Ukraine. After his death on March 13, 2022, his younger brother and professional partner, Craig Renaud, retrieved Brent's remains and his final recordings to bring them home to Arkansas. The film follows this journey toward a final resting place while reflecting on the many years the two brothers spent documenting violent conflicts across the globe.

The film was directed by Brent and Craig Renaud and produced by the brothers alongside Juan Arredondo. It was a joint production between HBO Documentary Films, Downtown Community Television Center, and Renaud Brothers Films. The cast features Brent and Craig Renaud appearing as themselves, with contributions from Jon Alpert and Juan Arredondo. Archival footage includes appearances by Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Anderson Cooper. Released on March 9, 2025, the United States production has a runtime of 39 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 7.2/10 based on 31 votes.