Race Against Prime Time (1984)
This classic case study in media bias examines how the three network affiliates covered urban unrest in Miami's predominantly African American Liberty Hill neighborhood, following the 1980 acquittal of police officers for the killing of a local resident; how it framed the uprising as "riots," chose the community's "spokespersons" and focused on the inconvenience to white commuters.
Director: David Shulman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Original Language: en
Keywords
miami, florida, street riots, racism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Race Against Prime Time about?
- This classic case study in media bias examines how the three network affiliates covered urban unrest in Miami's predominantly African American Liberty Hill neighborhood, following the 1980 acquittal of police officers for the killing of a local resident; how it framed the uprising as "riots," chose the community's "spokespersons" and focused on the inconvenience to white commuters.
- Who directed Race Against Prime Time?
- Race Against Prime Time was directed by David Shulman.
- How long is Race Against Prime Time?
- Race Against Prime Time has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Race Against Prime Time?
- Race Against Prime Time is a Documentary film.