Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press (1996)
- 7.7
- 90 mins
- Documentary
Storyline
The profile of controversial journalist George Seldes and a piercing examination of America's news media. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, with readings of writings by Ed Asner, this Academy Award-nominated film includes stunning archival materials.—Anonymous
Plot Keywords
infiltration, fascism, brutality, assassination, scandal, expulsion, political repression, corruption, reference to benito mussolini, liberal, politics, idealism, new york times, double standard, father son relationship, brother brother relationship, writer, reference to adolf hitler, world war two, reference to pablo picasso
Short Review
This film sheds light on the early days of American journalism and the mechanisms that influence and control what we see and hear even to this day. http://www.hulu.com/watch/406129
Trailer
Streaming Service
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