American Journalism on the Brink
Category: Press Coverage
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Mid Valley Times – Discover how local news is being ‘Stripped for Parts’
According to the owners of Mineral King Publishing, the parent company of The Sun-Gazette and Mid Valley Times newspapers of Tulare and Fresno County, the central focus of the film is reflective of a battle newspapers are facing all across the nation. “Stripped for Parts points to the very real hedge fund takeover of the
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Making Media Now – Documentary Examines How US Newspapers Are Being “Stripped for Parts”
Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Rick Goldsmith, the director of the documentary Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink. Rick’s film offers a clear-eyed look at the current state of journalism in the United States with a focus on the insidious threat from a secretive hedge fund that has put America’s
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The Journalism Salute – Podcast Interview with Rick Goldsmith
Listen to some great advice from director Rick Goldsmith for aspiring documentary filmmakers! And more in the full podcast about Alden Global Capital and the journalists fighting to keep local news alive. Listen here!
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WTTW, Playlist – “Someone is Deliberately Killing Your Hometown Paper”: New Documentary Examines the Decline of Local Newspapers, Including the Chicago Tribune
Another great Q&A with Director Rick Goldsmith! Read the full article here.
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Voices of Monterey Bay – Voices co-founder Julie Reynolds dishes on the documentary ‘Stripped for Parts,’ streaming on PBS this month
Julie Reynolds is one of the key participants in the film and an investigative reporter who uncovered how Alden Global Capital is stripping local news for parts. She went on to found Voices of Monterey Bay, a nonprofit bilingual news magazine serving Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. Their mission is to provide a space for
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SF Bay Time – Engulf and Devour: How a Hedge Fund Has Been Plundering America’s Newspapers
A great endorsement by Bay Area film critic Jan Wahl! See the full commentary here.
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Words and Pictures, KBOO – Radio Interview with Rick Goldsmith
A fun interview director Rick Goldsmith with S W Conser on “Words and Pictures,” Portland’s KBOO Community Radio – Listen to the extended interview here!
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Goldenale Sentinel – The deliberate decimation of American newspapers
Another great article from a newspaper keeping local news going in Washington! They say: “Goldsmith captures journalists’ struggle to remain independent yet sustainable in an era of corporate predation. He highlights how reporters are redefining journalism in the face of the takeovers—collaborating with unions, launching nonprofit models, and reclaiming the public’s trust. Through interviews with
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Democracy Now! Segment on Stripped for Parts
We made it on Democracy Now! What an honor after they played a crucial role in covering the journalist rebellion against Alden Global Capital. You can see the segment with clips from the film and an interview with Director Rick Goldsmith here. You can also see the full segment from October 8th here.
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Beyond the Cinerama Dome – Review
We love it when the film critics not only enjoy the film, but put a lot of thought, commentary and good context in there. Tina Kakadelis over at Beyond the Cinerama Dome wonderfully captures film in her review here, so check it out here.
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