Director: Mark Ganguzza, Barbara Margolis
Writer(s): Joan Greco
Starring: Peter Jennings, Arthur Miller, Jake Tapper, Ed Rollins, Dan Rather, Larry J. Sabato, Gwen Ifill, Chuck D., Barney Frank, Joan Blades, Jeff Greenfield, Ramon Escobar, Geneva Overholser, Bill Campbell, Randy Tate, Bob Barr, Fred Yang
Synopsis: Has America’s electoral process been hijacked by today’s overheated media marketplace? This Fred Friendly Seminar, introduced by ABC News’ Peter Jennings and moderated by Harvard Law School’s Arthur Miller, grapples with questions including: Are unsubstantiated Internet sources, tight deadlines, and a drive to boost profitability distorting journalism? Are candidates’ personal lives fair game? And will the media’s preoccupation with scandals and “horse race” coverage alienate an already disconnected public? Panelists include CBS News’ Dan Rather, CNN’s Jeff Greenfield, Gwen Ifill of Washington Week in Review, Congressman Barney Frank, political analyst Ed Rollins, activist and rapper Chuck D, and others. A Discussion Guide and other resources are located online at www.pbs.org/inthebalance/archives/disconnected.
Release Date: January 10, 2000 (USA) | Length: 62 min | Genre: History | MPAA Rating: NR
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