The Fifth Estate
This is a collection of films about the newspaper industry, intrepid reporters, photojournalists and the important work that they do. Ranging from a profile of photographer Gerda Taro, who lost her life covering the Spanish Civil War, to films dealing with the role of mass media and journalism in today's society, these films showcase both the pivotal and difficult role news can play in our lives.
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Reporters Against Power, Ep. 4 - Myanmar
Directed by Kees Schaap • Documentary • 2016 • 42 minutes
Fidan arrives in Yangon on the eve before the latest elections. The military regime has promised fair elections, but who can tell what will really happen?
There is one television station that has committed itself to monitoring the elec... -
Reporters Against Power, Ep. 5 - Hong Kong
Directed by Kees Schaap • Documentary • 2016 • 42 minutes
Fidan travels to Hong Kong, where the free press is slowly being silenced by communist China.
According to Shirley Yam of the Hong Kong Journalist Association it is like boiling a frog: “If you boil the water slowly the frogs doesn’t n... -
Reporters Against Power, Ep. 6 - Russia
Directed by Kees Schaap • Documentary • 2016 • 42 minutes
In Moscow, Fidan visits Novaja Gazeta, one of the few critical newspapers in Russia.
Ever since six journalists of NG were murdered in the line of duty, chief editor Muratov worries about the danger his colleagues get themselves into. ...
