The Paper (2007)

A fresh look at the American media

The Paper (2007) poster

From gay rights to racial bias, from plummeting circulation to “infotainment,” go inside the newsroom to witness the pressures and problems of today’s media. But not some big-city major daily. The Daily Collegian is published by students at Penn State University who, in the course of one crisis-filled year, struggle to save their paper. Interweaving the drama of deadline journalism with the energy and idealism of youth, urgent media questions are tackled from the fresh perspective of tomorrow’s journalists.

Director: Aaron Matthews
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Production: ITVS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $250,000
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Aaron Matthews
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Paper about?
From gay rights to racial bias, from plummeting circulation to “infotainment,” go inside the newsroom to witness the pressures and problems of today’s media. But not some big-city major daily. The Daily Collegian is published by students at Penn State University who, in the course of one crisis-filled year, struggle to save their paper. Interweaving the drama of deadline journalism with the energy and idealism of youth, urgent media questions are tackled from the fresh perspective of tomorrow’s journalists.
Who directed The Paper?
The Paper was directed by Aaron Matthews.
Who stars in The Paper?
The Paper stars Laura Baker, Kayur Patel, Chico Harlan, Bridget Smith.
How long is The Paper?
The Paper has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is The Paper?
The Paper is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of The Paper?
The Paper had a budget of $250,000.
Where was The Paper produced?
The Paper was produced in United States of America.