page one (miff film #16)

The (almost) best of MIFF was saved till last. Page One: Inside the New York Times is another brilliant documentary, directed by Andrew Rossi. As someone who works in the publishing industry, there were many, many moments during this fly-on-the-wall-style film that resonated very strongly with me (what with the constant question of survival being asked at every turn now that electronic media has no intention of going anywhere). And being introduced to journalist David Carr was a revelation.

Page One is a true celebration of journalistic talent that is, sadly, being eroded by lesser, but more popular, media outlets. While the main theme of the film is the struggle of The Times to survive in the internet age, it also reminds, or rather shows, viewers what it would be like if it ceased to exist.

Again, there are too many highlights to discuss in this blog post and really, they will wack a better punch if you’re seeing them without previously reading about them. I think this documentary should be seen by everyone, just as a reminder of why we still need quality newspapers (whether they be printed or read electronically) and reporters.

5 stars!