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The Sun Never Sets focuses on the Rio Grande Sun, a weekly newspaper in Espanola, New Mexico, recognized for its investigative journalism. The film follows the reporters and editors as they cover various topics, including news, sports, and culture in a rural county. It shows the paper's significant impact, such as uncovering that the local community had the highest per capita heroin overdose rate in the country.
The documentary features insights from notable figures like John Burnett, an NPR correspondent, who praises the Sun's Police Blotter as 'the best in the country.' Additionally, Tony Hillerman, a celebrated author and newspaper editor, discusses the importance of community newspapers, emphasizing their role in fostering informed local communities. Narrated by Bob Edwards, the film presents a detailed look at the challenges and triumphs faced by local journalism.
Why Watch
- •Meet the reporters of the Rio Grande Sun.
- •Find out about the heroin crisis in Espanola.
- •See why local journalism matters.
Did You Know
•The Rio Grande Sun reported the highest per capita heroin overdose rate in the U.S.
•John Burnett called the Sun's Police Blotter 'the best in the country.'
•Tony Hillerman emphasized the value of community newspapers in the film.
•The film has a runtime of 54 minutes.
Perfect For
Local journalism enthusiastsNew Mexico history buffsInvestigative reporting fans