Reporting America at War(2003)

Name: Reporting America at War
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
Released: 2003-11-05
Rating: 3.5

November 5, 20031 Season · 2 Episodes

Ended

Documentary

War & Politics

3.5from 1 users

Overview

Explores the role of American journalists in the pivotal conflicts of the 20th century and beyond. From San Juan Hill to the beaches of Normandy, from the jungles of Vietnam to the Persian Gulf, reporters who witnessed and wrote the news from the battlefield share dramatic and surprising stories. Examines the challenges of frontline reporting and illuminates the role of the correspondent in shaping the way wars have been remembered and understood.

Network PBS

Seasons

Miniseries

2 Episodes

2003

E01

The Romance of War

11/5/2003·90m

From the Spanish American War through the Allied victory in World War II, the relationship between the press, the military, and the public was essentially patriotic. Veteran war correspondents and scholars vividly bring to life the challenges of battlefield reporting.

E02

Which Side Are You On?

11/12/2003·90m

The relationship between the press and the military eroded during the Cold War conflicts in Southeast Asia, affecting the public's understanding of warfare.

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