Why America Hates the Press (1996)
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.
Director: Stephen Talbot
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David Broder as Self |
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James Fallows as Self |
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Ellen Goodman as Self |
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Mark Hertsgaard as Self |
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Howard Kurtz as Self |
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Bob Woodward as Self |
| Writing | Stephen Talbot | Writer |
| Production | Stephen Talbot | Producer |
| Directing | Stephen Talbot | Director |
| Editing | Cynthia Rogers | Editor |
| Editing | Wendy Wank | Editor |