A 7-6 vote by the National Council on November 8, 2018, led to the repeal of the Free Press Act, igniting a fight for government transparency in Muscogee Nation.
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A 7-6 vote by the National Council on November 8, 2018, led to the repeal of the Free Press Act, igniting a fight for government transparency in Muscogee Nation.
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Angel Ellis, a reporter for Mvskoke Media, confronts censorship in the Muscogee Nation after the National Council voted to repeal the Free Press Act on November 8, 2018. Alongside her colleagues, Ellis fights for government transparency and access to information. The struggle unfolds against a backdrop of political tension and community engagement. Bad Press premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression. The film was released on October 27, 2023.
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The GuardianThis documentary’s plunge into the fight to regain editorial independence for Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation is a murky, twisty tale.
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Why Watch
- See Angel Ellis fight for press freedom in Muscogee Nation.
- Find out about the repeal of the Free Press Act.
- Meet the team at Mvskoke Media advocating for transparency.
Did You Know
- The National Council of Muscogee Nation voted 7-6 to repeal the Free Press Act.
- Bad Press premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2023.
- The film won the Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression at Sundance.
- On Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 27 critics' reviews are positive.
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Who directed the documentary Bad Press?
Bad Press was directed by Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Joe Peeler.
When was Bad Press released?
Bad Press was released on October 27, 2023.
What award did Bad Press win at the Sundance Film Festival?
Bad Press won the Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
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