Framing an execution : the media and Mumia Abu-Jamal

Framing an execution The media and Mumia Abu-Jamal

Streaming video - 2014

This video examines the controversial case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a journalist on death row in connection with the fatal shooting of a Philadelphia police officer. It provides a careful analysis of an influential ABC 20/20 report as an important case study for students of journalism and communication. Framing an Execution raises serious questions about balance, fairness, and accuracy in media.

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Subjects
Abu-Jamal, Mumia > Trials, litigation, etc.
Communication.
Death row inmates > Press coverage > United States.
Journalism > Objectivity > United States.
Journalism.
Mass media and criminal justice.
Television broadcasting of news > Objectivity > United States.
Trials (Murder) > Press coverage > United States.
Documentary films.
Genres
Documentary films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming 2014.
Language
English
Corporate Author
Kanopy (Firm)
Corporate Author
Kanopy (Firm) (-)
Other Authors
Tom Gardner (-), Kelly Garner, Danny Glover, Sut Jhally, Robby Leppzer, Thom Monahan
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
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Physical Description
1 online resource (1 video file, 66 min.)
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Audience
Grade 9+
Higher education.
Production Credits
Camera, Robbie Leppzer, Kelly Garner ; editors, Sut Jhally, Kelly Garner ; music, Thom Monahan.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).

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