Fox News: "Fair and Balanced" or Strong Conservative Bias?

Outfoxed : Rupert Murdoch's war on journalism .
DVD-1415. 78 min. 2004.

This documentary contends that the Rupert Murdoch-owned Fox News Channel (FNC) has a strong conservative bias in its news reporting practices. Includes interviews with former Fox News employees: anchors, analysts, producers, public relation specialists, and segment graphic designers; examines some of the inter-office memos these former employees provide. Also includes many clips from Fox News broadcasts.

Terrorism and National Security

Liberty and Security in the Age of Terrorism (302841) 58 min. 2003.

This Fred Friendly Seminar, produced as part of Columbia University's 250th Anniversary, explores the balance between national security and civil liberties in the post-9/11 world. The panelists discuss the implications of the USA PATRIOT Act, surveillance of suspects, closed detention hearings, demands for student information, and just what constitutes an unlawful enemy combatant.

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Available by from our County Media Consortium (fill out a "Film Rental Request" at the Media Desk or email marty.armstrong@gcccd.edu).

Strategies for Managing Global Warming

Be Prepared for Global Warming (302817) 51 min. 2005.

According to many scientists, global warming is irreversible—but its progress can be slowed, its impact managed. This program examines strategies, many of them in operation, designed to protect land and populations made vulnerable by rapidly rising worldwide temperatures.

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Available by request from our County Media Consortium (fill out a "Film Rental Request" at the Media Desk or email marty.armstrong@gcccd.edu).