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Deep Dive: Bad Press (2023)

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Bad Press
Bad Press is a documentary directed by Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Joe Peeler, focusing on Angel Ellis and her team at Mvskoke Media. The film addresses the issue of government transparency and the fight against censorship within the Muscogee Nation after the National Council voted 7-6 on November 8, 2018, to repeal its Free Press Act. The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, where it won the Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression. It was also screened at the 2023 True/False Film Festival before its release on October 27, 2023.

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.

Perfect For

Press freedom advocatesIndigenous rights supportersDocumentary enthusiasts