Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People

Stands out in the vanguard of contemporary films extolling the virtues of the free press speech.
-- Ed Rampell, The Progressive

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Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People

"Our republic and its press will rise or fall together" - Joseph Pulitzer

This landmark film by acclaimed director Oren Rudavsky explores how Joseph Pulitzer, once a penniless young Jewish immigrant from Hungary, came to challenge a popular president and fight for freedom of the press as essential to our democracy. Adam Driver is the narrator while Liev Schreiber is the voice of Pulitzer; together they bring to life the virtually unknown American icon who spoke of “fake news” and of providing opportunities to immigrants over one hundred years ago.


Not Rated
Genre
Documentary, History, Jewish Culture
Runtime
85
Language
English
Director
Oren Rudavsky
Cast
Narrated by Adam Driver, Voice of Pulitzer: Liev Schreiber, Voice of Teddy Roosevelt: Tim Blake Nelson, Voice of Nelly Bly: Rachel Brosnahan, Voice of Kate Davis: Lauren Ambrose, Voice of Secretary Alleyne Ireland: Hugh Dancy, Voice of William Randolph Hearst: Billy Magnussen, Voice of Priest: Sebastian Stan, Voice of Joseph Pulitzer Jr: Ryan James Hatanaka
FEATURED REVIEW
John DeForeHollywood Reporter

His name is synonymous with best-of-the-best reporting and photojournalism, not to mention excellence in many artistic fields, but Joseph Pulitzer's own story is, entertainingly, far from a portrait of uncomplicated virtue. Summarizing the great strides he made for journalism without ignoring his ...

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