While remembered for the prizes that bear his name, Joseph Pulitzer’s own heroic battles in the face of grave illness and Presidential ire have been forgotten as has the artistry and game changing originality he brought to newspapers.
Joseph Pulitzer’s New York newspaper, The World, would transform American media and make him wealthy, admired and feared. Throughout his four decades as a reporter and publisher, he created a powerful artistic vehicle that spoke to an unprecedented number of readers. Towards the end of his life, both sickly and blind, Pulitzer’s commitment to fearless reporting would be tested by the most powerful person in American life.
Joseph Pulitzer is an American icon who spoke of “fake news” over one hundred years ago. He fought the dangers that the suppression of news had for a democracy long before our present threats to press freedom. While he is remembered for the prizes that bear his name, his own heroic battles in the face of grave illness and Presidential ire have been forgotten as has the artistry and game changing originality he brought to newspapers.
How did Joseph Pulitzer, once a penniless young Jewish immigrant from Hungary, come to challenge a popular president and fight for freedom of the press as essential to our democracy?
Adam Driver narrates the film. Liev Schreiber is the voice of Pulitzer. Tim Blake Nelson is the voice of Teddy Roosevelt and Rachel Brosnahan is the voice of Nelly Bly. (1 hour 24 minutes)
Free admission to the film but the reception after the film is $18 per person.
An RSVP is requested for both the film and/or the reception on the website. Tickets available at the door if space is still available.
Phone: (719) 634-5311
Email: bethbyer@comcast.net
2020/01/26 - 2020/01/26
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A sweet and savory reception ($18 person) will follow the film.
Temple Shalom
1523 E. Monument St., Colorado Springs, CO 80909