Fred Peabody's informative and impassioned film examines the work and legacy of investigative journalist I.F. Stone, who is posited as the spiritual predecessor of present-day independent outlets concerned with corporate and governmental accountability, such as The Intercept and Democracy Now! In the film, several instances of brave and timely reportage are presented alongside a pointed critique of mainstream media outlets that avoid difficult stories and sometimes get their facts wrong.
Fred Peabody's informative and impassioned film examines the work and legacy of investigative journalist I.F. Stone, who is posited as the spiritual predecessor of present-day independent outlets concerned with corporate and governmental accountability, such as The Intercept and Democracy Now! In the film, several instances of brave and timely reportage are presented alongside a pointed critique of mainstream media outlets that avoid difficult stories and sometimes get their facts wrong.
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