Deep Dive: Breaking the News (2023)
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Breaking the News is a 2023 documentary directed and produced by Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston, and Chelsea Hernandez. The film follows the launch of The 19th, an independent news organization founded by Emily Ramshaw and Amanda Zamora. It chronicles the efforts of women and LGBT journalists who aim to elevate voices that are often left out of mainstream media.
Production took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, adding context to the challenges faced by the team. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2023, and is set to be released on February 19, 2024, by Independent Lens.
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.
Perfect For
Independent journalismLGBT representationWomen in media