WMD the Film by Danny Schechter June 17, 05
"Weapons of Mass Deception" A Film Documentary that Examines the Media's Role in Selling the Iraq War, was followed by a discussion with "WMD Director Danny Schechter" on "How Our Media Undermines Democracy" on Friday June 17th, at the Unitarian Church in Hamden, CT. Squeaky Wheel Productions, distributors of the syndicated Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine presented a screening of the award-winning film, "Weapons of Mass Deception," which examines how America's corporate media sold the Iraq War instead of challenging the Bush administration's dubious rationale for the costly invasion and occupation. WMD film director Danny Schechter, an Emmy Award-winning former ABC 20/20 producer, was on hand to discuss "How Our Media Undermines Democracy," immediately following the screening on Friday, June 17 at 7 p.m., at the Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT. Photos by Kris Notaro |