Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
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This film examines how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, have been running a "race to the bottom" in television news, and provides an in-depth look at Fox News and the dangerous impact on society when a broad swath of media is controlled by one person. Media experts, including Jeff Cohen (FAIR) Bob McChesney (Free Press), Chellie Pingree (Common Cause), Jeff Chester (Center for Digital Democracy) and David Brock (Media Matters) provide context and guidance for the story of Fox News and its effect on society. This documentary also reveals the secrets of Former Fox news producers, reporters, bookers and writers who expose what it's like to work for Fox News. These former Fox employees talk about how they were forced to push a "right-wing" point of view or risk their jobs. Some have even chosen to remain anonymous in order to protect their current livelihoods. As one employee said "There's no sense of integrity as far as having a line that can't be crossed."
Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism is a 2004 documentary that examines Fox News and Rupert Murdoch's media empire, featuring interviews with media experts and former Fox News employees who expose internal practices and editorial pressures. The film investigates how consolidated media ownership affects journalism and public discourse in America.
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Christiane AmanpourSelf (archive footage)
George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
George CarlinSelf (archive footage)
Tom BrokawSelf (archive footage)
Harry BelafonteSelf (archive footage)
Neil CavutoSelf (archive footage)
Al FrankenSelf (archive footage)
Bill O'ReillySelf (archive footage)
Jon StewartSelf (archive footage)
Richard ClarkeSelf (archive footage)
Douglas CheekSelf - Narrator (voice)
Rupert MurdochSelf (archive footage)
Ronald ReaganSelf (archive footage)
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When was Outfoxed released?
Outfoxed was released on July 14, 2004.
What does the documentary cover?
The film examines Fox News operations and Rupert Murdoch's broader media influence, featuring commentary from media analysts and accounts from former Fox News producers, reporters, and writers about workplace practices and editorial control.
Who are the experts featured in the film?
The documentary includes perspectives from media scholars and advocates such as Jeff Cohen (FAIR), Bob McChesney (Free Press), Chellie Pingree (Common Cause), Jeff Chester (Center for Digital Democracy), and David Brock (Media Matters).
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