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Undeterred by armed soldiers, evasive politicians and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos of her daily news show Democracy Now!, Goodman broadcasts stories and voices routinely silenced by commercial media.
Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin (TROUBLE THE WATER, THE JANES) take us behind the scenes with the warm, wisecracking granddaughter of an Orthodox rabbi — raised in a tradition of asking hard questions — as she navigates a news landscape reshaped by technology, corporate consolidation, political assaults on the press, and on truth itself. Urgent, provocative and unexpectedly funny, STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! is both a call to action and a celebration of resistance, posing the question: what happens to democracy when the press surrenders to power?
“A masterful documentary…. Not just an important film but a great one. It will entertain, inform, and might even change your views about the world and the kind of person you can become.” —Andy Howell, Film Threat “Goodman’s career is fascinating on its own merits, and the film is full of footage of her doggedly chasing down politicians and sources who clearly would prefer to control their own story. But more importantly, the movie gradually explores the fundamentals of journalism that she believes in and passes on to colleagues.” —Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times “If Goodman’s philosophy is for other outlets to steal her story, then the film’s call to action might be for those readers and listeners to migrate to indie outlets that are doing it right. Maybe this kind of fearless journalism will be enough of an incentive for mainstream media to steal them back—or provide a new benchmark to change the status quo.” —Pat Mullen, POV Magazine
