A close examination of how local and national news covered the rioting in Liberty City, an area of Miami, Florida in 1980. The rioting ensued following the verdict which freed four policemen accused of beating an African American man, Arthur McDuffie, to death. Shows some of the forces that decide what will be shown, who's point of view is presented and who comes to be a spokesperson for any particular group. Examines the effect of media reporting on the events they are attempting to cover
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Television broadcasting of news Social aspects United StatesMass media and race relations United StatesBroadcast journalism Social aspects United StatesTéléjournaux Aspect social États-UnisMédias et relations raciales États-Unis
Documentary which explores how television news coverage of violent racial conflicts acts in complicated ways to exacerbate community and individual conflicts
DocumentaryFlorida MiamiMass media and race relationsMass media and race relations United States
