Guests: Washington, D.C., journalists Gordon Peterson and Arch Campbell
"Reel Journalism With Nick Clooney" presents the classic 1976 movie "Network." Veteran Washington, D.C., journalists Gordon Peterson and Arch Campbell will join Clooney to discuss the movie, as well as the state of TV news today. At the conclusion of the film, Peterson and Campbell will answer audience questions.
Written by acclaimed screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky, "Network" is a scathing satire of network television. More than 30 years after its release, the film is more relevant than ever in the era of reality television.
Peter Finch stars as a veteran anchorman who is about to be fired by his network. But in what would be his final broadcast, he goes on a rant and resurrects his career. Soon, he is TV's "Mad Prophet of the Airwaves," exhorting his viewers to scream, "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!"
As he steadily descends into madness, a ruthless network executive, portrayed by Faye Dunaway, exploits the situation and watches her network’s profits rise.
Both Finch and Dunaway received Academy Awards for their performances. Chayefsky received an Oscar for his screenplay.
Peterson is senior correspondent and anchor of ABC7/WJLA-TV News at 6 p.m. He has spent more than 40 years in the Washington, D.C., market covering every major local and national story.
Arch Campbell is the entertainment reporter for ABC7/WJLA-TV. He has reported on movies, theater and entertainment in Washington, D.C., and on the national scene for more than 30 years.
Welcoming remarks for this event were provided by:
* Joe Urschel, executive director and senior vice president, Newseum
* Jim Brady, president, digital strategies, Allbritton Communications; adjunct professor, American University School of Communicationj
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