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

      1996 1 hr. 30 min. Documentary List
      Reviews 80% 50+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Post a rating

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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
      Screenwriter
      Rick Goldsmith, Sharon Wood
      Production Co
      Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) [us]
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 3, 2017
      Sound Mix
      Mono