A Fragile Trust: Plagiarism, Power, and Jayson Blair at the New York Times
Jayson Blair plagiarized in at least 36 articles, leading to a scandal that forced the resignation of The New York Times' executive editor in 2003.
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Jayson Blair plagiarized in at least 36 articles, leading to a scandal that forced the resignation of The New York Times' executive editor in 2003.
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Synopsis
Jayson Blair, a former journalist at The New York Times, became embroiled in a scandal that exposed significant failures within the newspaper. The documentary details Blair's rise and subsequent fall, marked by his plagiarism of at least 36 articles. Interviews with key figures, including former executive editor Howell Raines, reveal the internal pressures at The Times during Blair's tenure. The film also addresses the media's portrayal of the scandal, particularly regarding race and editorial oversight. It premiered in the U.S. on April 11, 2014.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jayson Blair and Howell Raines in exclusive interviews.
- Find out how The New York Times handled the plagiarism scandal.
- See the impact of race on media ethics discussions.
Did You Know
- Jayson Blair plagiarized in at least 36 articles during his career.
- Howell Raines became executive editor of The New York Times just days before 9/11.
- A 14,000-word expose of Blair's plagiarism was published in The Times.
- The film had its national PBS broadcast premiere on May 5, 2014.
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Who directed A Fragile Trust?
A Fragile Trust was directed and produced by Samantha Grant.
When did A Fragile Trust premiere in the United States?
A Fragile Trust premiered in the United States on April 11, 2014.
How many articles did Jayson Blair plagiarize?
Jayson Blair was accused of plagiarizing in at least 36 of his articles.
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