Must watch movies and series on Journalism

22 May,2024

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A classic film about the Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovering the Watergate scandal.

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All the President's Men

Based on the true story of the Jessica Lal murder case, this film highlights the role of the media in bringing justice.

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No One Killed Jessica

Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, this movie explores the life of a journalist covering the glamorous yet dark world of Bollywood's Page 3 parties.

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Page 3

A web series that chronicles the rise and fall of stockbroker Harshad Mehta, with significant focus on the role of journalists in exposing the financial scandal.

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Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story

Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, this film delves into the ethics and responsibilities of the media industry.

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RannĀ 

A satirical comedy on the media's sensationalism, focusing on a rural farmer's plight and how it is exploited by journalists.

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Peepli Live

Based on the true story of the Boston Globe's investigative team that exposed the widespread child sex abuse by Catholic priests.

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Spotlight

Focuses on The Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers, revealing government secrets about the Vietnam War.

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The Post

The true story of journalist Stephen Glass, whose fabricated stories were published in The New Republic magazine.

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Shattered Glass

A series that offers a behind-the-scenes look at a popular morning news show and the lives of the journalists who work there, tackling issues like the #MeToo movement.

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The Morning Show