A Milestone in American Film-Making

Rating: 9/10 (17 March 2006)

It has been awhile since I watched a film and became fully sympathetic and supportive of the views and message that it conveys. The movie is actually well-written, concise and to-the-point (all of which conveys good journalism) which assists in generating the aura of the film. During these times, we have lost touch of the positive and productive role of television or media in general, that is enlightenment, education and culturing and not just pleasure and entertainment. This film is not just about journalism, the freedom to speak and convey ideas or documenting the medial foundation for the constitutional rights of the American citizen, its much deeper than that. I believe that it tells us subliminally, that the current ignorance, fear and unreadiness towards terrorism is due to the inability of journalism to enlighten and broaden the horizons of the viewers to current issues, policies -whether they be homeland or external, and actions the American government carries out which may or may not be in the interest of its people. The closing speech at the end of the film suggests this. It is the responsibility of the media to pass on this information in a consistent and productive manner so as to ready the viewers for the possibilities and outcomes. Good Night, and Good Luck. :)