Why America Hates the Press
Synopsis
FRONTLINE offers a tough, insider's examination of the culture and tactics of the national press corps. With public respect for the press at an all-time low-----on par with public regard for politicians----journalists have begun to break ranks to probe what has gone wrong. FRONTLINE follows the nation's top political journalists along the 1996 presidential campaign trail and behind the scenes of the weekly talk shows where reporters are transformed into celebrity pundits. Through the eyes of a few key journalists, this report explores the dynamics of the news business and its troubling impact on American politics.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Talbot
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Talbot
- Original Title
- Why America Hates the Press
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Talbot
Stephen Talbot
Cynthia Rogers, Wendy Wank
Stephen Talbot
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Talbot
Writer
Stephen Talbot
Producer
Stephen Talbot
Director
Cynthia Rogers
Editor
Wendy Wank
Editor
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What is Why America Hates the Press about?
FRONTLINE offers a tough, insider's examination of the culture and tactics of the national press corps. With public respect for the press at an all-time low-----on par with public regard for politicians----journalists have begun to break ranks to probe what has gone wrong. FRONTLINE follows the nation's top political journalists along the 1996 presidential campaign trail and behind the scenes of the weekly talk shows where reporters are transformed into celebrity pundits. Through the eyes of a few key journalists, this report explores the dynamics of the news business and its troubling impact on American politics.
Who directed Why America Hates the Press?
Why America Hates the Press was directed by Stephen Talbot.
Who stars in Why America Hates the Press?
The principal cast of Why America Hates the Press includes David S. Broder, James Fallows, Ellen Goodman, Mark Hertsgaard, Howard Kurtz.
When was Why America Hates the Press released and how long is it?
Why America Hates the Press was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 57m.