Mediaocracy: We the Voters
Journalism Without Borders
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5m 34s
Mediaocracy is part of “We the Voters: 20 Films for the People” which is a nonpartisan digital slate of 20 short films designed to inform, inspire and activate voters nationwide with fresh perspectives on the subjects of democracy, elections and governance in the lead up to the 2016 elections.
Director: Ellen Goosenberg Kent
Producer: Paul G. Allen, Carole Tomko, Jody Gottlieb, Rocky Collins, Mira Chang & Cindy Vanegas
2016 | 5 min
United States
Languages: English
In Mediaocracy, we Americans are stuck in social media news bubbles that block exposure to opposing points of view. Here you'll get concrete advice from leading media experts on how to break free and get fully informed. Narrated by Glynn Washington.
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/mediaocracy/
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