Okay, I know, this is a film about a newspaper. But it is a very good movie about journalism, ethics, and something that affects the business more than ever: the bottom line.
The plot would easily work in a television newsroom, as the staff struggles with ethical dilemmas as stealing stories, being first versus being right, printing a story that is known to be inaccurate, and taking a stance because you simply don't like someone else in the newsroom. The movie also captures the wicked humor that only exists in newsrooms.
Despite an all-star cast, this movie didn't make a ton of loot at the box office, so chances are you may not have seen or heard of it. But it is a well crafted tale, and chances are you'll see characters that echo the personalities in your own newsroom. And it will make you think about the true bottom line in journalism, the truth.
It also teaches you about legwork, nailing down sources, and the fact that nothing trumps good old fashioned digging when it comes to getting a great story.
Check it out... I'm betting you'll be inspired and remember why you got into the business in the first place.
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