Why America Hates the Press

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 22, 1996

Original language

English

Cast

David S. Broder,James Fallows,Ellen Goodman,Mark Hertsgaard,Howard Kurtz,Bob Woodward

Director

Stephen Talbot

Writer

Stephen Talbot

Producer

Stephen Talbot

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0889424