Media for democracy: journalism and elections - World Press Freedom Day 2019
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25/05/2019
The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2019 is "Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation". This theme focuses on the challenges faced by media in elections and also the media's potential in supporting peace and reconciliation processes. We've curated a stellar watchlist to inspire action for democracy in the media below. We hope you are inspired!
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Against the backdrop of the first Gulf war, there was another war fought on the Northern Beaches of Sydney - between The Manly Daily newspaper and an upstart competitor, The Weekender.
'Breaking the News' gets behind the scenes of news and current affairs reportage in Timor-Leste to challenge those who think a free press automatically comes with independence.
Cornered in a tiny building for half a decade, Julian Assange is undeterred even as the legal jeopardy he faces threatens to undermine the organization he leads and fracture the movement he inspired.
A new wave of independent, investigative journalists follow in the footsteps of I.F. Stone. This film aims to inspire independent journalists and to change the way we look at mainstream media.
The life and legacy of Picture Post, Britain's best-selling magazine during and after WWII. Through its powerful picture stories, Picture Post helped to transform post-war Britain, and changed the face of British photography.
A short film and awareness project exploring victim blaming and gendered violence in society, following three women out on a Friday night in St Kilda, who's lives become entwined and affected by an act of violence.
This powerful 2020 documentary transcends the rhetoric, following the inhabitants of San Juan County to reveal the mutual ideals between opposing ideologies: love and awe of a beloved land.
