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Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press

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George Seldes, veteran journalist and foreign correspondent of roughly 80 years, has plenty to say about the newspaper industry, its history, and its power. Viewers are introduced to his remarkable life, which took him to Italy during the early days of fascism, among other places where being a truth-seeking reporter could be a liability. Yet Seldes also stirred up trouble at home, where as America's foremost press critic, he pointed out ethical compromises in the media where he saw them.

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Audience Member This film sheds light on the early days of American journalism and the mechanisms that influence and control what we see and hear even to this day. http://www.hulu.com/watch/406129 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Rick Goldsmith

Director

Ed Asner

Seldes' writings (voice)

Susan Sarandon

Narrator

Rick Goldsmith

Writer

Sharon Wood

Writer

Rick Goldsmith

Producer

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Synopsis George Seldes, veteran journalist and foreign correspondent of roughly 80 years, has plenty to say about the newspaper industry, its history, and its power. Viewers are introduced to his remarkable life, which took him to Italy during the early days of fascism, among other places where being a truth-seeking reporter could be a liability. Yet Seldes also stirred up trouble at home, where as America's foremost press critic, he pointed out ethical compromises in the media where he saw them.
Director
Rick Goldsmith
Producer
Rick Goldsmith
Screenwriter
Rick Goldsmith, Sharon Wood
Production Co
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) [us]
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 3, 2017
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Mono