Bibliograph

Framing an execution, the media and Mumia Abu-Jamal, Media Education Foundation ; director, Sut Jhally ; producers, Sut Jhally, Tom Gardner

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Label

Framing an execution, the media and Mumia Abu-Jamal, Media Education Foundation ; director, Sut Jhally ; producers, Sut Jhally, Tom Gardner

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Grade 9+Higher education

Main title

Framing an execution

Oclc number

927236025

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Originally produced by Media Education Foundation in 1997

Responsibility statement

Media Education Foundation ; director, Sut Jhally ; producers, Sut Jhally, Tom Gardner

Runtime

Sub title

the media and Mumia Abu-Jamal

Summary

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

Technique

live action

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ABC News & the case of Mumia Abu Jamal

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