American Journalism on the Brink


Pressing Issues – A Hedge Fund’s Grip on Local News

Julio Ricardo Varela from Free Press breaks down the importance of Stripped for Parts. He says, “The film is a warning that democracy will not survive if we keep treating journalism as another asset.”

He also interviews director Rick Goldsmith about the news industry, the production of the documentary and his hopes for the future. “This is not an industry problem. This is a society problem. How do we make vibrant and well-supported this essential service that is the lifeblood of democracy?” says Goldsmith.

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