When The News Went To New Orleans

When The News Went To New Orleans

by Alexandria Levitt

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"It's going to be a succession tonight of people saying it's wonderful, I think he's terrific, we've got a winning ticket. Well, that's fine, except two hours of that...it's not news." Sam Donaldson
What is considered news in today's media-saturated world? In the summer of 1988, the outcome of the Republican National Convention was a foregone conclusion and yet media people from around the world descended on New Orleans to cover this American political ritual. When The News Went To New Orleans follows a news crew's struggles to file the all-important "story" and the sometimes absurd situations that result.20 minutes/VHS

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"This film gives perspective to convention coverage, from the phoney-baloney stories to behind the scene off-camera battles. You won't find this stuff on the news at 11."
Philadelphia Inquirer

"This film should be required viewing for both students of journalism and political science. I show it to my students to dispel their romantic misconceptions about political reporting."
Sue Horton
Professor of Journalism, University of Southern California

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