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On June 26th there will be a special tribute titled No Boundaries: Tim Hetherington, featuring Hetherington's own Diary and a discussion about the late photographer, filmmaker, journalist and artist, recently slain in Libya, while closing night will feature the NY premiere of Life, Above All, the touching story of Chanda, a girl trying to deal with growing up in a South African township while living with an HIV-positive mother.

E. Nina Rothe: The Human Rights Watch Film Festival Digs Deep, Asks the Hard Questions E. Nina Rothe 2011

On June 26th there will be a special tribute titled No Boundaries: Tim Hetherington, featuring Hetherington's own Diary and a discussion about the late photographer, filmmaker, journalist and artist, recently slain in Libya, while closing night will feature the NY premiere of Life, Above All, the touching story of Chanda, a girl trying to deal with growing up in a South African township while living with an HIV-positive mother.

E. Nina Rothe: The Human Rights Watch Film Festival Digs Deep, Asks the Hard Questions E. Nina Rothe 2011

Peter Bouckaert, a friend of Hetherington's who works for Human Rights Watch in Geneva, said Hetherington had been planning to "slow down" and start a family with his partner.

Photojournalists Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros killed in Libya 2011

Hetherington's family released a statement to Vanity Fair on Wednesday.

Tim Hetherington, 'Restrepo' Director, And Chris Hondros, Photojournalist, Killed In Libya 2011

Liohn wrote on his wall soon after reporting Hetherington's death, "Chris Hondros died now."

Tim Hetherington, 'Restrepo' Director, And Chris Hondros, Photojournalist, Killed In Libya 2011

Mr. Hetherington's apartment was a haven for other photographers, with a couch reserved for those stopping in the city in between assignments.

Bound and Torn by War Sophia Hollander 2011

Hetherington's photos appeared in Vanity Fair magazine, where he worked as a contributing photographer.

2 Western photojournalists killed in Libya 2011

A statement from Hetherington's family said he was killed by a rocket-propelled grenade.

2 Western photojournalists killed in Libya 2011

A statement from Hetherington's family said he was killed by a rocket-propelled grenade.

Libya rebels claim border post control 2011

Andre Liohn, a fellow photographer in Libya, was the first to report the news of Hetherington's death on his Facebook page.

Tim Hetherington, 'Restrepo' Director, And Chris Hondros, Photojournalist, Killed In Libya 2011