Journalism in the Movies
Author | : Matthew C. Ehrlich |
Publisher | : University of Illinois Press |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2006-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780252074325 |
ISBN-13 | : 0252074327 |
Rating | : 4/5 (327 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Journalism in the Movies by : Matthew C. Ehrlich
Download or read book Journalism in the Movies written by Matthew C. Ehrlich and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume tells the story of Hollywood's depiction of American journalism from the start of the sound era. It argues that films have relentlessly played off the image of the journalist as someone who sees through lies and hypocrisy, sticks up for the little guy, and serves democracy.