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 Produced - 1997 The mass media plays a powerful and controversial role in shaping perceptions. But because the mediums of print and broadcast often overlap and are so integrated into daily life, most Americans are unaware of their effects. This eight-part series probes the reciprocal dynamics of the media/audience relationship, in all its many forms. 8-part series, 28 minutes each. The Series Includes: Mass Media in Society | Media Rights and Responsibilities | Media Ethics | Media Impact | Audience and Feedback | Global Media | Public Relations | Advertising
Produced - 2005 What are the long-term effects of journalism scandals? When the public’s trust is damaged, what can the Fourth Estate do to repair it? And how is technology affecting journalism in the 21st century? To speak to those points, this ABC News program turns to recent cases such as the notorious 60 Minutes Wednesday incident involving George W. Bush’s national guard record. Two related journalistic issues are also discussed: the growing influence of new media (it was a blog that first questioned the authenticity of the anti-Bush documents) and the opportunism of right-wing media, which accused CBS of pursuing a political agenda in reporting such a story at the height of the 2004 presidential campaign. (22 minutes)
Produced - 2001 The footage has been shot and the clock is ticking. How does a television news reporter put together an interesting and informative story in today’s hurry-up media marketplace? This program discusses the steps involved in preparing reports for the TV news: logging tapes; structuring the story; editing, including the techniques and relative benefits of linear and nonlinear editing; writing commentary; and creating a soundtrack. On-screen lists of key points summarize each section, and before-and-after sequences clearly demonstrate the differences between stories that really communicate and stories that miss the mark. (37 minutes)
Produced - 2000 When concerns over sagging sales and circulation figures clash with editorial integrity, reporters and their readership are the losers. Using the acrimonious eight-month strike at the Calgary Herald as a case study, this program explores major issues facing the news media in North America. Herald publishers Kevin Peterson, Ken King, and Dan Gainer as well as several journalists express their views on the dispute while grappling with the conflicts of interest that arise when newspaper sponsorships and marketing alliances come between reporters and the events they cover. "Drive-by editing" and seniority clauses are also discussed. (20 minutes)
Produced - 2001 Faced with intense competition from the Internet and other news media, TV news directors and station owners across the country are struggling to increase ratings and keep viewers. By taking a critical look at how local news is produced, reported, and packaged at WCNC-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina, this provocative 5-part series offers a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the many challenges facing American television news in general and the tensions between ratings and journalistic ethics. 5-part series, 58 minutes each. The Series Includes: Local News: To Work a Miracle | Local News: Changes and Consequences | Local News: A Working Team | Local News: Grace Under Pressure | Local News: There's No Place Like Home
Produced - 2003 Behind every calmly delivered TV news report is an untold story of on-the-spot decisions, unexpected delays, and last-minute changes. Add to that tension the dangers of working in a war zone and the nightly news becomes quite a drama indeed. In this program, ABC News correspondents, camera operators, producers, and others explain what it takes to record events in dangerous locales such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Israel and then broadcast them to living rooms nationwide. (22 minutes)
Produced - 1997 Is a political candidate’s past personal life fodder for the front page? If a child commits murder, should the offender’s name be released? If a CD by a top recording artist has strongly antisocial lyrics, should the record label consider its impact on kids? In this program, news professionals and executives from NBC, CBS, Capitol-EMI Records, and Mercury Records speak out about the ethical dilemmas their industries face. The program also examines the case of Janet Cooke, who wrote a Pulitzer Prize-winning story about an 8-year-old heroin addict in 1981. The message was heartfelt, but fact-checking later proved her story to be closer to fiction than fact. In addition, the need for honesty and fairness, the subtle pressure of commercial interests, and the lure of sensationalism are discussed in this frank investigation of the pressures and circumstances that make up the context of media ethics. (28 minutes)
Produced - 2003 Keeping people informed 24/7 demands a never-ending stream of news items—each one filled with material to be edited, facts to be checked, and decisions to be made as the clock steadily ticks. This ABC News program takes an unvarnished look at the Chicago Tribune, ABC’s World News Tonight, and WJLA, an ABC affiliate, providing insider insights into what goes on at America’s newspapers and TV stations as they scramble to feed the beast. (22 minutes)
Produced - 2004 When it comes to Hollywood, inspiration can only take aspiring actors, screenwriters, and directors so far—business know-how is a must. In this menu-driven two-part series filmed at Indiana’s Heartland Film Festival, prominent Hollywood producers, writers, and executives provide expert commentary that strikes a necessary balance between business and creative aspects of the film and television industries. 2-part series, 54-64 minutes each. The Series Includes: From Theater to Video: Finding an Audience-on DVD | Writing in Hollywood: Tips from the Pros-on DVD
Produced - 2004 It is said that in war, truth is the first casualty. This program examines the oftentimes confrontational relationship between America’s media and the U.S. military and how, from the Vietnam War to Operation Iraqi Freedom, the two sides have tried to outwit and outthink each other. Interviews with renowned American journalists Walter Cronkite, Andy Rooney, and Peter Jennings, among others, and Jihad Ali Ballout, head of communications at Al Jazeera, are featured. Where does the truth fit when a free and democratic society goes to war? Graphic news footage is included. Viewer discretion is advised. (46 minutes)
Produced - 2006 With its “Real Beauty” information and marketing campaign, the Dove brand struck a chord with women skeptical of unhealthy or absurd standards of attractiveness. But did the campaign have the widespread impact Dove intended? And what are the implications for the global cosmetics and fashion industries? This program investigates consumer reactions against the idealized images of beauty promoted by TV, movies, and glossy magazines, while exploring the complex relationship between corporate strategy and feminine self-esteem. High-level insights concerning Dove, L’Oreal, and advertising giant Saatchi & Saatchi provide a fascinating departure point for socioeconomic discourse. (29 minutes)
Produced - 2006 How do critics serve the public and the artistic community? Dr. Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer, director of the Department of Communication Studies at Widener University, spent several months traveling the country and interviewing prominent commentators—including Good Morning America film reviewer Joel Siegel, Time magazine film critic Richard Schickel, Nashville Scene music critic Bill Friskics-Warren, and Fresh Air book critic Maureen Corrigan. The result is an in-depth look at criticism as an art form, the social value of a critic’s work, the various ways that renowned critics began their careers, and the passion and intellect with which all professional critics must approach their work. Some language may be offensive. (75 minutes)
Produced - 2005 Believe it or not, print journalism is alive and kicking in the digital age. This video takes viewers behind the scenes at a large daily newspaper, exploring in detail how staff members fulfill their writing, illustration, and assembly duties, and how the paper-based periodical has adapted to high-tech documentation, communication, and delivery methods. News and feature reporters, sub-editors, photographers, and the paper’s news editor and print manager all discuss their challenges and responsibilities in detail—shedding light on how newsworthy events are tracked, stories are assigned, fieldwork is accomplished, pages are digitally laid out, and other aspects of journalism. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. (26 minutes)
Produced - 2006 Racism, unemployment, aggression, excess—the USSR’s animation studios frequently took aim at these aspects of American culture. Representing five decades of animated Soviet propaganda, this program features short films that blast the United States and its perceived evils. Black and White and Mister Twister extol the absence of bigotry in Soviet society, while Someone Else’s Voice portrays jazz as an enemy of the people. Ave Maria condemns America’s presence in Vietnam and the influence of the Catholic church, and The Shooting Range underscores the violence behind economic and class divisions. Seven films total, plus commentary from Russian State Film School professor Igor Kokarev, director/artist Vladimir Tarasov, and Dr. Sonia Marshak, great-granddaughter of the acclaimed Soviet poet. (106 minutes) Portions are in Russian with English subtitles.
Produced - 2006 Here is an exclusive opportunity to view rare films and footage never before seen outside the former Soviet Union. From the Lenin era to the dawn of perestroika, this four-part series provides an in-depth look at the spectacular animation produced by the Soviet propaganda machine. As bold and expressive as they are vitriolic and disturbing, these films open a window into the mentality of Soviet leadership during much of the 20th century—paranoid, defiant, and fully capable of constructing a magnificent aesthetic landscape. In separate installments or as a series, this is a powerful teaching tool for Russian history, political science, and media studies courses. Portions are in Russian with English subtitles. 4-part series, 106-152 minutes each. The Series Includes: American Imperialists: Soviet Animation vs. the United States | Fascist Barbarians: Soviet Animation vs. Nazi Tyranny | Capitalist Sharks: Soviet Animation vs. Greed and Ambition | Onward to the Shining Future: Animation and the Big Soviet Lie
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