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Framing an execution : the media and Mumia Abu-Jamal /

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This video examines the controversial case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a journalist on death row in connection with the fatal shooting of a Philadelphia police officer. It provides a careful analysis of an influential ABC 20/20 report as an important case study for students of journalism and communication....

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Corporate Author: Kanopy (Firm)
Other Authors: Gardner, Tom, Garner, Kelly, Glover, Danny, Jhally, Sut, Leppzer, Robby, Monahan, Thom
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2014.
Subjects:
Abu-Jamal, Mumia > Trials, litigation, etc.
Communication.
Death row inmates > Press coverage > United States.
Journalism > Objectivity > United States.
Journalism.
Mass media and criminal justice.
Television broadcasting of news > Objectivity > United States.
Trials (Murder) > Press coverage > United States.
Internet videos.
Nonfiction films.
Documentary films.
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Summary:This video examines the controversial case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a journalist on death row in connection with the fatal shooting of a Philadelphia police officer. It provides a careful analysis of an influential ABC 20/20 report as an important case study for students of journalism and communication. Framing an Execution raises serious questions about balance, fairness, and accuracy in media.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file, 66 min.)
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Audience:Grade 9+
Higher education.
Production Credits:Camera, Robbie Leppzer, Kelly Garner ; editors, Sut Jhally, Kelly Garner ; music, Thom Monahan.