Mashed Media. The Changing Face of Journalism

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From the offices of insolvent newspapers to the vibrant yet uncertain online publishing scene, journalists are struggling to reinvent a troubled industry. This program follows bloggers, hackers, independent publishers, and social media mavericks working in the trenches of Chicago, a hub of digital media innovation. Shot over a two-year period, the film focuses on events such as the bankruptcy of the Tribune Co. and the launch and sale of EveryBlock.com, while featuring interviews with a who's who of 21st-century Chicago publishing-from the Tribune's Bill Adee to EveryBlock's Adrian Holovaty to Andrew Huff of Gapers Block. A provocative look at the future of news reporting-or what passes for it in today's media environment.