Breaking the News is a 2023 American documentary film, directed and produced by Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston and Chelsea Hernandez. It follows the launch of The 19th, an independent news organization founded by Emily Ramshaw and Amanda Zamora.
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| Edited by | Jamie Boyle |
| Music by | Gil Talmi |
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| Distributed by | Independent Lens |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2023, and is scheduled to be released on February 19, 2024, by Independent Lens.
Premise
editFollows the launch of The 19th, an independent news organization founded by Emily Ramshaw and Amanda Zamora. Chronicling the efforts of women and LGBT journalists, guided to elevate voices left out in the mainstream media.
Production
editProduction took place during the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2023.[2][3] It also screened at DC/DOX on June 17, 2023.[4][5] and the Montclair Film Festival on October 22, 2023.[6] It is scheduled to be released on February 19, 2024, by Independent Lens.[7]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 7 critics' reviews are positive.[8]
References
edit- ^ Reed, Christopher (June 26, 2023). "A Conversation With Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston & Diane Quon (BREAKING THE NEWS)". Hammer to Nail. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Breaking the News". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 18, 2023). "Tribeca Festival's 2023 Film Lineup Includes 'Maggie Moore(s)' With Tina Fey & Jon Hamm, 'First Time Female Director', Marvel's 'Stan Lee' Doc, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Breaking the News". DC/Dox. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Ted (May 15, 2023). "'Supreme', 'Terry Schiavo's Story' To Premiere At DC/DOX Festival; 'Anthem' And 'The Body Politic' Among Special Screenings On Slate For June Event". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Breaking the News". Montclair Film Festival. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Breaking the News". PBS. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Breaking the News". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 25, 2023. }