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201790 minPGdocumentary

Stop the Presses

201790 minPGdocumentary

More than 600 employees faced job loss when The Tampa Tribune ceased operations on May 3, 2016, after 121 years in business.

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More than 600 employees faced job loss when The Tampa Tribune ceased operations on May 3, 2016, after 121 years in business.

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Deborah Kerr

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On May 3, 2016, The Tampa Tribune printed its final edition after 121 years. Filmmaker Deborah Kerr and her crew captured a day in the life of the newspaper as it faced closure. The sale to a local competitor marked the end of a long-standing rivalry in the bay area. Former employees share their experiences, detailing the impact on over 600 staff members and the community that relied on the Tribune for local news. The film documents the decline of a significant institution in Tampa.

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