My Neighborhood News Network and the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County invite you to a screening of the documentary “Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink” at the Edmonds Theater, 425 Main Street, Edmonds, Saturday, October 25. Doors open at 11 a.m. for the screening at 11:30 a.m., which will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
“Stripped for Parts” describes how hedge funds took control of many legacy newspapers, sold off assets — including their buildings — and made severe cuts to newsrooms. In the past 20 years, 2,000 newspapers have closed across the U.S., creating news deserts and decimating the local news ecosystem. The documentary was created by two-time Academy Award-nominated Producer/Director Rick Goldsmith. It showcases how the motive to make a profit deters efforts to save and rebuild local journalism.
Local news reporting plays a pivotal role in the health of our communities—and our democracy. After thorough study and discussion, known as reaching consensus, the state and national Leagues adopted a public policy on local news.
The confirmed panelists are Brenda Harrison, president-elect of the Snohomish County League of Women Voters; Michael Whitney of the Snohomish County Tribune; Alex Bruell, a former daily and weekly newspaper journalist now working as a freelancer; Jody Brannon of the Murrow School Journalism Fellowship Program; and Jaime Mendez of Se Habla Media.
The panel discussion and Q&A will be moderated by My Neighborhood News President and CEO Teresa Wippel.
General admission tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the registration link.
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