Documentary Film in the Public Interest

The Shorenstein Center’s Commentary Blog brings together original writing and articles written by Shorenstein Center experts to provide context, explainers, and new research on topics in the news. 

Commentary, Documentary Film in the Public Interest,
Independents, PBS, and the Fight for Free Speech
July 14, 2025
Since its founding nearly 40 years ago, independent documentaries have been central to PBS’s mission...
Commentary, Documentary Film in the Public Interest,
What’s at Risk in the Streaming Media Age
January 18, 2024
We’ve seen many press stories in the past year about the headwinds facing legacy entertainment media...

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