- “Keep your eye out for Stripped for Parts. It will fascinate and inspire, educate, and move you.” — People’s World
- Stripped for Parts “explains this phenomenon brick by brick with these excellent soundbites from journalists who’ve experienced it, had their newsrooms plundered.” — Film Week
- Stripped for Parts “is a thought-provoking documentary that plays like a thriller– and a story of capitalism run amok.” — Inside the Arthouse
- “Stripped for Parts plays out like crime saga.” — The Moveable Fest
First impressions as Lookout’s Educational Programs Assistant and what I’m looking forward to
A second-year student interning at Lookout reflects on their experience: “what largely defined my first week was manning the check-in desk and chatting with the…
“Stripped for Parts” film tells The Colorado Sun’s story. Here’s how you can help.
The Colorado Sun was launched in 2018 in direct response to the staffing cuts made by the private equity owner of the state’s paper of…
PodLocally – Saving Local News: A Conversation with 2-Time Oscar Nominee Rick Goldsmith
The film reveals how “vulture capital” models are dismantling the watchdogs of our democracy. “As I dug into the project,” Rick shares, “the passion of…
The Daley Insight – The Los Angeles Times Private Placement
Tony Daley referred to Stripped for Parts in his deep dive on Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times and his bid to raise…
New Mexico In Depth – Hedge funds won’t have the final say. Investigative journalism continues.
“As frightful as the journalism industry is right now, the documentary is not all doom and gloom. There are bright spots, and one of them…
KGNU – After Image with Michael J. Casey Reviews “Sentimental Value”, “Rental Family” and “Stripped for Parts”
KGNU film Correspondent Michael J. Casey spoke about Stripped for Parts and said it was “very timely” and “a fascinating documentary to watch.” Go listen…
The Independent Critic – Movie Review: Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink
“Fiercely engaging and absolutely vital, Stripped for Parts is a film not to be missed about a story that must be told.” – Richard Propes,…
The Colorado Sun – The Colorado Sun is part of the solution to the nation’s local news crisis — but it takes readers’ help
What a great write-up of Stripped for Parts by Mike Littwin of The Colorado Sun. He had a lot of personal ties to the film…
Stopping the Presses: Rick Goldsmith on Stripped for Parts
We always love thoughtful and curious journalists, so it was exciting to have director Rick Goldsmith do this interview with Dan Lybarger. They chatted years…
What Works: The Future of Local News with Dan Kennedy – Rick Goldsmith tells us about ‘Stripped for Parts,’ his jeremiad against hedge-fund journalism
“On the latest “What Works” podcast, Dan is flying solo because Ellen is recovering from knee-replacement surgery. But fear not — she was behind the…
My Edmonds News – Local panel discusses vulture capitalism and vanishing local news
My Edmonds News hosted a screening of Stripped for Parts on October 25th and then discussed the state of local news with a full panel.…
Central Florida Public Media, The Florida Roundup – Radio Interview with Rick Goldsmith
Listen to this interview with director Rick Goldsmith starting at 37:27 here!
Golden Gate Xpress – ‘Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink’ sees the light at Albany FilmFest
What a great recap of the screening and Q&A with director Rick Goldsmith in El Cerrito! “Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink” screened…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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!
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…
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…
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…
Film International – Review & Interview
Another review, another interview! This time from Film international. They say “Goldsmith explores this detrimental threat to one of the basic core tenets of American…
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…
Between the Lines – Radio Interview, Documentary Film ‘Stripped for Parts’ Examines Vulture Capital’s Role in Demolishing Local Newspapers
What a great interview with Melinda Tuhus from Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine. Director Rick Goldsmith says “When you lose a daily newspaper, the number…
KALW, Sights + Sounds –Interview with Rick Goldsmith
If you missed it, you can tune back into another KALW interview of director Rick Goldsmith, this time on The Sights + Sounds Show with…
Estes Valley Voice – Local news across the country has been “Stripped for Parts”
The Estes Valley Voice which screened Stripped for Parts last year at their launch, comments on the film and the importance of local news! “While…
Tales of the Homestead – Tuesday’s Cloud Seeding
Who owns your news? Go check out Gary Mackender’s substack here about the big corporations that are taking over and the local reliable news sources…
Film Yap – Interview with director Rick Goldsmith
Dive into the heart of journalism, what it means to director Rick Goldsmith, and his hopes for the future in this interview with Film Yap!…
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