Films about the News Media


The films below give good insights as to how media is manipulated to act in line with political and economic powerful forces.

The War you Don't See

The War you Don't See

John Pilger, 2010


A documentary film which takes a look at the role the media played in Iraq and Afghanistan wars in which the UK was involved, with a critical look at the nature of embedded war reporting. Pilger also questions those in charge of the BBC and ITV News for their uncritical reporting of these wars.

Trailer on John Pilger Website | Purchase (Play.com)

War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning us Death

War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning us Death

Adapted from book by Normon Solomon, 2007


The film shows how the american Government has used the media as a tool to develop support for wars over the last 50 years.

Documentary Website | Purchase (Play.com)

Outfoxed

Outfoxed

Robert Greenwald, 2004


This film contradicts Fox News's claim that their news is 'Fair and Balanced' and exposes how the channel is used to promote right-wing political views. The film features a number of former Fox News presenters as well as analysis from members of FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting).

Documentary Website | Purchase (Play.com)

Manufacturing Consent - Noam Chomsky and the Media

Manufacturing Consent - Noam Chomsky and the Media

Mark Achbar and Peter Wintonick, 1992


A look at the corporate media and how people's opinions are largely informed by TV and newspapers, setting the interests of dominant groups in society's agenda.

Watch Online (Google Videos) | Purchase (Play.com)

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