The Media Show: Citizen journalists at protests - reporting or activism?
Citizen journalists at protests, 麻豆社 News cuts with Jonathan Munro, and Norma Percy on documentary-making.
Following the sentencing of 13 people for violent disorder during protests in Southampton, attention has turned to the role of content creators who film demonstrations and public disorder. The judge cited the usefulness of footage filmed by so-called 鈥渃itizen journalists鈥. Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and content creator Wesley Winter give their perspective on the issue.
The 麻豆社 has begun setting out changes as part of plans to deliver significant savings across the organisation. The measures include the closure of several programmes across radio and current affairs output, alongside wider reductions in staffing. Jonathan Munro, Global Director of 麻豆社 News, outlines the changes.
Norma Percy has spent years getting to the heart of some of the biggest moments in recent history. Her documentaries have been celebrated for talking directly to the people who made the decisions. As the 麻豆社 airs her latest film - about Brexit - she reflects on her storied career and the future of documentary making.
Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins
Producers: Lisa Jenkinson and Lucy Wai
Researcher: Ruth Waites
Technical Coordinator: Jack Sharp
Sound: Rebecca Millar
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