Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Disconnected: Politics, the Press, and the Public

Disconnected: Politics, the Press, and the Public

Has America’s electoral process been hijacked by today’s overheated media marketplace? This Fred Friendly Seminar, introduced by ABC News’ Peter Jennings and moderated by Harvard Law School’s Arthur Miller, grapples with questions including: Are unsubstantiated Internet sources, tight deadlines, and a drive to boost profitability distorting journalism? Are candidates’ personal lives fair game? And will the media’s preoccupation with scandals and “horse race” coverage alienate an already disconnected public? Panelists include CBS News’ Dan Rather, CNN’s Jeff Greenfield, Gwen Ifill of Washington Week in Review, Congressman Barney Frank, political analyst Ed Rollins, activist and rapper Chuck D, and others. A Discussion Guide and other resources are located online at www.pbs.org/inthebalance/archives/disconnected. (57 minutes)

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Item#: BVL10557
Copyright date: ©2000
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-1722-5
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-1502-7


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