Journalist Amy Goodman won't take 'no comment' for an answer
Oscar-nominated filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal documented years in the life of an indomitable newshound.
Amy Goodman, the tenacious broadcaster and founder of Democracy Now!, refuses to be silenced. In the documentary "Steal This Story, Please!", directed by Tia Lessin and Carl Deal, we witness Goodman's relentless pursuit of truth, even when facing a fleeing Trump climate adviser at the 2018 UN Climate Change Conference in Katowice.
Goodman, who has been a voice of dissent for 30 years, emphasizes that her media outlet is not aligned with any political party. She criticizes the "corporate media" and speaks out against the recent $113 billion merger of Warner Brothers and Paramount Pictures, which now controls CNN, CBS and Australia's Network 10. This merger, supported by President Donald Trump, raises concerns about media consolidation and editorial influence.
Goodman, along with Lessin and Deal, believes that independent filmmakers are crucial for maintaining an unbiased perspective. She has faced threats and violence while reporting on human rights abuses and political coups, but Goodman stands firm, refusing to take "no comment" for an answer. The documentary aims to showcase the stories of those risking their lives in various global uprisings, from Spain to India, while highlighting the importance of independent media in the face of corporate control.
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