Join us and Neal Cortell, veteran financial television journalist, for a preview of his political-news documentary, “The Media” on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The film, still in progress, examines the corporate control over news and the uncertain future of journalism on the Internet. The documentary is narrated by Dr. Bill Baker, president emeritus of New York City public television, and was produced and directed by Cortell, who has directed national financial programs and daily economic reports for ABC, FOX and PBS. Cortell will screen portions of the film and take questions from the audience.

What: Viewing and discussion about “The Media,” a documentary by veteran TV producer Neal Cortell about the crisis in American journalism. Hosted by CUNY chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and The Deadline Club
When: Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Room 308

Cost: FREE for CUNY Graduate School of Journalism Students and Deadline Club/Society of Professional Journalist members, $10 for non-members.

Space is limited, so reserve your seat now by sending an e-mail to: rsvp@deadlineclub.org.

Tags: Dr. Bill Baker, Events, Neal Cortell, Society of Professional Journalists, The Deadline Club