MOVIE NIGHT · Freedom of Speech and the Press

MOVIE NIGHT · Freedom of Speech and the Press

Join us at ICANA Belgrano for the viewing of two short and great movies "The Martha Mitchell Effect" and "For the record". They certainly help us raise public awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and the press in democracy. And after the movies, engage in live good conversations with the audience.

Watching a movie can often be something that many of us look forward to, it allows us to relax, disconnect and have a good time. When we watch a movie, we experience different emotions, it helps inspire motivation and can even give us energy for real life!
Program created and coordinated by ICANA. In partnership with the US Embassy in Argentina.

The program is in English and it includes:

• Movie watch party (75 minutes).
• Discuss the movie with the audience (30 minutes).

The discussion will be facilitated by ICANA staff and a special journalist. The exchange of ideas is fun and participants may learn something about the films from someone else that they didn't pick up on themselves.

Program open to the community at large. +17 years old. Intermediate and Advanced level of English. Free of charge.

THE MARTHA MITCHELL EFFECT
Directed by Anne Alvergue

Run Time: 40 min

Synopsis: this is the story of Martha Mitchell, the wife of a U.S. Attorney General who became a whistleblower during the Watergate scandal. Despite her attempts to expose the truth about the Nixon administration's involvement in the break-in, she was discredited and dismissed as mentally unstable. The film explores the themes of gaslighting, the power of the media, and the importance of speaking out even when it's difficult. It also highlights the challenges women faced in the political sphere during the 1970s.

Themes: Political Corruption, Media Manipulation, Whistleblowing, Gaslighting, Women's Voices in Politics, Resilience.

FOR THE RECORD
Directed by Heather Courtney

Run Time: 35 minutes

Synopsis: this documentary follows Laurie Brown, the editor of a small-town Texas newspaper called “The Canadian Record” struggling to survive in a declining economy. Despite facing numerous challenges, including oil busts, wildfires, and a shrinking population, the newspaper remains a vital part of the community. With the added strain of the global pandemic, Laurie fights to keep her family's legacy alive, even as the number of local newspapers continues to dwindle across the United States.

Themes: Truth and Reconciliation, Personal Testimony, Media Accountability, Resilience, Freedom of the Press, Historical Documentation.