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Why America Hates the Press

Why America Hates the Press

Oct 22, 1996 · 57m

Director

Stephen Talbot

Overview

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.

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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…

When was Why America Hates the Press released?

Why America Hates the Press was released on October 22, 1996.

How long is Why America Hates the Press?

Why America Hates the Press runs 57 minutes.

Who directed Why America Hates the Press?

Why America Hates the Press was directed by Stephen Talbot.

Who is in the cast of Why America Hates the Press?

The cast of Why America Hates the Press includes David S. Broder (Self), James Fallows (Self), Ellen Goodman (Self), Mark Hertsgaard (Self) and Howard Kurtz (Self).

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