Eyewitness News Revolution

Because of him, our stories have "eyewitnesses."

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Once upon a time, your TV news report came from a white man sitting at a desk reading a script. That all changed when "Eyewitness News" took to the air in 1965. Al Primo's vision of news became the industry standard: a reporter-centric "eyewitness" multicultural ensemble resembling the community. TV News Primo documents the career and influence of the man who understood that people can tell their stories better than anyone else.

Director: Brian Robert Calfano
Runtime: 60 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eyewitness News Revolution about?
Once upon a time, your TV news report came from a white man sitting at a desk reading a script. That all changed when "Eyewitness News" took to the air in 1965. Al Primo's vision of news became the industry standard: a reporter-centric "eyewitness" multicultural ensemble resembling the community. TV News Primo documents the career and influence of the man who understood that people can tell their stories better than anyone else.
Who directed Eyewitness News Revolution?
Eyewitness News Revolution was directed by Brian Robert Calfano.
How long is Eyewitness News Revolution?
Eyewitness News Revolution has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).