Rich media, poor democracy /

Demonstrates how journalism has been compromised by the corporate bosses of conglomerates such as Disney, Viacom and AOL Time Warner to produce a system of news that is high on sensationalism and low on information. They suggest that unless citizen activism can reclaim the commons, this new corporat...

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Corporate Author: Media Education Foundation
Other Authors: Alper, Loretta, Robb, Margo, McChesney, Robert Waterman, 1952-, Miller, Mark Crispin
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:In English, with optional subtitles in English or Spanish.
Published: [Northampton, Mass.] : Media Education Foundation, [2003]
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Summary:Demonstrates how journalism has been compromised by the corporate bosses of conglomerates such as Disney, Viacom and AOL Time Warner to produce a system of news that is high on sensationalism and low on information. They suggest that unless citizen activism can reclaim the commons, this new corporate system will be characterized by a rich media and an ever impoverished poor democracy.
Item Description:Special features: Extra interviews -- Media links (Internet connection required).
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (44 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 chapter index card.
Format:DVD.
Audience:Not rated.
Production Credits:Editor, Jeremy Smith ; camera: Kelly Garner, Josh Silver ; original music, Thom Monahan.
ISBN:1893521826