Special Bulletin. Media coverage of events, 1983 made for tv movie

[uppityperson]

In light of the missing airliner and the media coverage, though this movie is dated the basis of it is still very very current.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Bulletin

The movie investigates the issue of the media's coverage of an event, as to whether it changes the event, whether the media is irresponsible in giving such persons access to the airwaves, and whether the media trivializes significant events by the type of coverage given to them. Special Bulletin takes a serious look at the possible symbiosis between the media and those it has to deal with, whether they be government officials, politicians, terrorists and criminals, or media pundits, in covering a story.

[John1956PA]

1. I remember watching this TV movie in 1983. Ed Flanders was excellent as the news anchor.

The movie's pacing was skilled and its climax was effective. The denouement, a scene which took place months after the main events, was simple yet satisfying.