I was sent the DVD and transcript to Frontline's "News War" series. I have to say I was underwhelmed reading the transcripts. If you've followed the news closely over the last few years, there are few revelations. But it might still be worth watching if you want an overview.
Here's a summary of the four parts of the documentary (270 minutes):
In the first two hours of the series, "Secrets, Sources & Spin," Bergman talks to the major players in the debates over the role of media in U.S. society. He examines the relationship between the Bush administration and the press, the use of anonymous sources, and the consequences of the Valerie Plame leak investigation.
...In part three of "News War," entitled "What's Happening to the News,"FRONTLINE examines the mounting pressure for profits faced by America's network news divisions and daily newspapers, as well as growing challenges from cable television and the Internet.
...The fourth hour of "News War" is called "Stories from a Small Planet" and is produced by FRONTLINE/World. It looks at media around the globe to reveal the international forces that influence journalism and politics in the United States.
You can watch it online here in Quicktime or Windows Media formats.
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