Host: Nick Clooney
2009-2010 Season | 2008-2009 Season
Veteran journalist Nick Clooney, author of the book "The Movies That Changed Us: Reflections on the Screen," returns as host for the second season of the marquee film series "Reel Journalism."
The series, co-produced by the Newseum and American University's School of Communication, features screenings of classic and contemporary films depicting the integral role of journalism in American life.
The screenings, accompanied by live discussions with prominent filmmakers, award-winning actors and top journalists, take place in the Newseum's state-of-the-art Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater.
Reel Journalism is supported by a gift to the Newseum from The J.M. Kaplan Fund.
Upcoming Screenings
March 22, 2010 – 7:30 p.m.
Network (1976)
Written by acclaimed screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky, "Network" is a scathing satire of network television. More than 30 years after its release, the film is more relevant than ever in the era of reality television. Run Time: 121 minutes
Guests: Washington, D.C., journalists Gordon Peterson and Arch Campbell More >
Tickets: General public: $25, Newseum members: $20
Previous Screenings
Jan. 12, 2010: Absence of Malice (1981)
Guest: Brian Williams
Video: Coming Soon
A reporter writes a story implicating a wealthy businessman in the disappearance of a union chief.
Dec. 1, 2009: His Girl Friday (1940)
Guest: Cokie Roberts
Video: Coming Soon
A newspaper editor will do anything to stop his star reporter and former wife from remarrying.
Sept. 14, 2009: Nothing But the Truth (2008)
Guests: Floyd Abrams and John Watson
Video: Coming Soon
Loosely inspired by the Valerie Plame-Judith Miller controversy, "Nothing but the Truth" examines issues of the First Amendment versus national security and the struggle of principles versus personal sacrifice.
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