Why America Hates the Press (1996)
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.
Director: Stephen Talbot
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: October 22, 1996
Cast
- David Broder - Self
- James Fallows - Self
- Ellen Goodman - Self
- Mark Hertsgaard - Self
- Howard Kurtz - Self
- Bob Woodward - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Cynthia Rogers, Wendy Wank
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stephen Talbot
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Why America Hates the Press stars David Broder, James Fallows, Ellen Goodman, Mark Hertsgaard, Howard Kurtz, Bob Woodward.
- How long is Why America Hates the Press?
- Why America Hates the Press has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Why America Hates the Press?
- Why America Hates the Press is a Documentary film.