On the News
Apr. 9–June 11, 2025
Since the 1940s, the rise of television news has dramatically reshaped the ways in which Americans from all walks of life receive and digest their news. While in some ways television news has served as an undeniable force for good, it has also raised daunting ethical questions about the line between journalism and entertainment. Beginning in April, the Jacob Burns Film Center is proud to present On the News—a series of three classic films which grapple with those very questions and, decades later, feel as relevant as ever.
Network
Apr. 9, 2025
7:00 screening followed by a Q&A with Film Critic Sheila O’Malley
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale (Peter Finch, in his Academy Award-winning final role) is forced to retire his 25-year post…
The Insider
May 7, 2025
Presented in 35mm
After seeking the expertise of former Big Tobacco executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino)…
Broadcast News
June 11, 2025
Brilliant yet high-strung network news producer Jane Craig (Holly Hunter) falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick (William Hurt), a pretty…
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