About Media
Synopsis
Ramos' astute deconstruction of television news focuses on the media coverage of President Jimmy Carter's 1977 declaration of amnesty for Vietnam War draft resisters, and his personal involvement with the issue. Ramos, who had served an eighteen-month prison sentence for draft resistence, was interviewed by New York news reporter Gabe Pressman. Using repetition and juxtaposition, he contrasts the unedited interview footage — and patronizing comments of the news crew — with Pressman's final televised news report. In his ironic manipulation of the material, Ramos exposes the illusion and artifice of television news.
Release History & Theatrical Window
07/07/1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Ramos
- Original Title
- About Media
- Release Date
- 07/07/1977
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Ramos
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Ramos
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About About Media
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What is About Media about?
Ramos' astute deconstruction of television news focuses on the media coverage of President Jimmy Carter's 1977 declaration of amnesty for Vietnam War draft resisters, and his personal involvement with the issue. Ramos, who had served an eighteen-month prison sentence for draft resistence, was interviewed by New York news reporter Gabe Pressman. Using repetition and juxtaposition, he contrasts the unedited interview footage — and patronizing comments of the news crew — with Pressman's final televised news report. In his ironic manipulation of the material, Ramos exposes the illusion and artifice of television news.
Who directed About Media?
About Media was directed by Anthony Ramos.
Who stars in About Media?
The principal cast of About Media includes Not specified.
When was About Media released and how long is it?
About Media was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 25m.