# Event Details - **Event Name**: Film Screening: Stripped for Parts — American Journalism on the Brink - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: A free public screening and community conversation exploring the future of local journalism and why it matters to Lincoln County.About this EventJoin us for a free public screening of the award-winning documentary at the Doerfler Family Theater in the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center in Newport. The documentary examines how a secretive hedge fund has acquired numerous local newspapers nationwide and how journalists and communities are responding. After the film, attendees are invited to stay for a facilitated conversation and panel discussion focused on the health of local news and information in our communities. Panelists include:Rachel Smolkin – President and CEO, Oregon Public BroadcastingQuinton Smith – Founder and Editor, Lincoln ChroniclePatrick Alexander – Owner and Publisher, Oregon Coast TodayDave Price – Vice President for Engagement, Oregon Coast Community CollegeThis event is part of a larger effort to learn about the information needs of Lincoln County residents and to see how local journalism helps build civic life, trust, and community ties.We thank all our community partners in the Lincoln County Civic Information Initiative, including Lincoln Chronicle, Oregon Coast Today, Oregon Public Broadcasting, the City of Lincoln City, Oregon Coast Community College, the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce, the Lincoln County League of Women Voters, the City of Newport, the Lincoln County School District, and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. We also thank Oregon Coast Today for sponsoring the venue.While the public event is free, registration here is required for entry.More About the FilmStripped for Parts tells the story of a secretive hedge fund that has bought dozens of local newspapers across the United States, and the journalists and communities who are fighting back. The 88-minute film gives a clear look at what happens when local news is weakened, and why this matters to everyone, not just those in the newsroom.Schedule4:30 pm - Doors open4:45 pm - Film screening begins, 88-minute runtime6:15 pm - Post-screening facilitated conversation and panel7:15 pm - Conclusion and wrap-upWhy This MattersHealthy communities depend on having information that is easy to access and trust. This screening gives Lincoln County residents a chance to come together, think about the role of local journalism, and consider what the future might hold. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/film-screening-stripped-for-parts-—-american-journalism-on-the-brink/100001981260173513 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Art, Business, Theatre, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newport - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Pacific Maritime Heritage Center - **lat**: 44.632618 - **long**: -124.0484967 - **full address**: Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, 333 Southeast Bay Boulevard, Newport, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Film Screening: Stripped for Parts — American Journalism on the Brink - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/46b923b70902f6e63c098cac291b3b18886b8faf267c70a09a5ebae5b77038f2-rimg-w1200-h713-dcdcdfe9-gmir.jpg?v=1771075833 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Film Screening: Stripped for Parts — American Journalism on the Brink being held? - **A:** Film Screening: Stripped for Parts — American Journalism on the Brink takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, 333 Southeast Bay Boulevard, Newport, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Film Screening: Stripped for Parts — American Journalism on the Brink? - **A:** Film Screening: Stripped for Parts — American Journalism on the Brink is organized by Agora Journalism Center. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Film Screening: Stripped for Parts — American Journalism on the Brink", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/46b923b70902f6e63c098cac291b3b18886b8faf267c70a09a5ebae5b77038f2-rimg-w1200-h713-dcdcdfe9-gmir.jpg?v=1771075833", "startDate": "2026-02-28", "endDate": "2026-02-28", "url": "https://allevents.in/newport/film-screening-stripped-for-parts-—-american-journalism-on-the-brink/100001981260173513", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Pacific Maritime Heritage Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "333 Southeast Bay Boulevard", "postalCode": "97365", "addressLocality": "Newport", "addressRegion": "OR", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "44.632618", "longitude": "-124.0484967" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A free public screening and community conversation exploring the future of local journalism and why it matters to Lincoln County.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-28", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/newport/film-screening-stripped-for-parts-—-american-journalism-on-the-brink/100001981260173513" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/newport/film-screening-stripped-for-parts-—-american-journalism-on-the-brink/100001981260173513", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Agora Journalism Center", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/agora-journalism-center/25290051", "description": "TheAgora Journalism Centerat the School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) is the University of Oregon’s forum for the future of local news and civic health in Oregon and beyond." } ] } ] ```