Outfoxed - Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism (2004)
Al Franken, Bob McChesney, Chellie Pingree, David Brock, Dick Cheney ... (see more) , Douglas Cheek , Eric Alterman , George W. Bush , Jeff Chester , Jeff Cohen , Roger Ailes , Rupert Murdoch , Walter Cronkite
Finally, a no-holds-barred documentary on Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, which has been criticized in some quarters as running a "race to the bottom" in television news. Offering an in-depth look at the dangers of burgeoning corporations that take control of the public's right to know, the film explores... (read more) Finally, a no-holds-barred documentary on Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, which has been criticized in some quarters as running a "race to the bottom" in television news. Offering an in-depth look at the dangers of burgeoning corporations that take control of the public's right to know, the film explores Murdoch's ever-expanding media empire and its impact on society. Media experts such as Jeff Cohen and Bob McChesney are interviewed.
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Unrated, 1 hr. 17 min.
Directed by:
Robert Greenwald
Release Date: Jul 13, 2004
DVD Release Date: Aug 15, 2004
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While the film is amateurish in how its assembled (as the same style as Greenwald's other well-known film, Wal Mart: The High Cost of a Low Price), the information in it is harrowing and (more disturbing), raqzor-sharp in its accuracy. A must see-for... (read more) While the film is amateurish in how its assembled (as the same style as Greenwald's other well-known film, Wal Mart: The High Cost of a Low Price), the information in it is harrowing and (more disturbing), raqzor-sharp in its accuracy. A must see-for anyone concerned about the state of American media and journalism.
If only this was a documentary on American media as a whole, then we would truly be able to claim enlightenment on the subject. Outfoxed as it is, is a fine documentary telling of the unjust behavior of one of the largest "news" organizations in the ... (read more) If only this was a documentary on American media as a whole, then we would truly be able to claim enlightenment on the subject. Outfoxed as it is, is a fine documentary telling of the unjust behavior of one of the largest "news" organizations in the world, but what it fails to recognize is the relationship of all media, and when I say relationship of all, I actually mean a large portion of it it rubbish by way of corporate capital. Freedom of the press has gave way to sway of the wallet. Whether this is more prevalent today that what it once was remains to be judged. For anyone to lay claim that their news network is not as full of hyperbole and deceit as any of the other major gunslingers in the game, is choosing to turn a shut eye to the fire on their lazy boy.
Not that impressive a documentary. It doesn't take a lot of investigative journalism to determine that Fox News is biased, dangerous, and looney.
Less a documentary and more of an attack on Fox News. Doesn't really present anything we didn't already know. I don't know, I guess I was just expecting more.
Former FOX NEWS employees talk about how they were forced to push a "right-wing" point of view or risk their jobs. OUTFOXED examines how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch's FOX News, have been running a "race to the bottom" in TV news. Shows the d... (read more) Former FOX NEWS employees talk about how they were forced to push a "right-wing" point of view or risk their jobs. OUTFOXED examines how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch's FOX News, have been running a "race to the bottom" in TV news. Shows the dangers of ever-enlarging corporations taking control of the public's right to know. A team monitored FOX News 24 hours/day for months to discover exactly how its shows worked. The result is an intense examination of FOX News and the lie inherent in its favorite motto: "Fair and Balanced".
This is a great Doc to watch.... It'll clear the air about FOX which is a joke....
Not the best-produced documentary that I've ever seen in my life, but much like "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price," I feel like every American NEEDS to see it. You're being lied to, and it's because of these people.
We had to watch it in our stupid liberal school. They claim FOX is biased when the entire movie is filled with lies.
If You've Been Listening to Fox "News".... you should watch this documentary.
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Greenwald has fashioned a fine attack dog, and he's sicced it on a deserving subject.full review
Seems as if it were recorded on a camcorder and narrated by a guy sitting in his kitchen with a microphone. That doesn't negate its effectiveness, however.full review
Required viewing not only for media watchdogs and future journalists, but those who are concerned with how news is disseminated.full review
When those talking heads metamorphose into familiar ranting heads, it becomes another mesmerizing right-wing horror show.full review
Methodically works to disarm the ready-made accusation that it is outfoxing Fox by stooping to its methods.full review
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