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99 minPGdocumentaryHidden gem — acclaimed but barely seen
10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB
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Emily Ramshaw and Amanda Zamora establish The 19th, an independent news organization focused on amplifying marginalized voices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Emily Ramshaw and Amanda Zamora of The 19th
  • Follow women and LGBT journalists' efforts
  • See the impact of COVID-19 on media production

Did You Know

  • The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2023.
  • It screened at DC/DOX on June 17, 2023.
  • The Montclair Film Festival screening occurred on October 22, 2023.
  • The film has a 100% positive rating from 7 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Independent journalismLGBT representationWomen in media
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Breaking the News?

Breaking the News was directed and produced by Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston, and Chelsea Hernandez.

When did Breaking the News premiere at the Tribeca Festival?

Breaking the News had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2023.

What is the release date for Breaking the News?

Breaking the News is scheduled to be released on February 19, 2024, by Independent Lens.

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