Journalists and Media in “The Newsroom” TV Series. When Television Becomes its Own Reflection Cover Image

Dziennikarze i media w „Newsroomie”. Gdy telewizja odbija samą siebie
Journalists and Media in “The Newsroom” TV Series. When Television Becomes its Own Reflection

Author(s): Rafał Wietoszko
Subject(s): Media studies, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Theory of Communication, Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: information; journalism; newsreels; ethics; representation;

Summary/Abstract: “The Newsroom” TV series narrates the story of the newsroom staff who create a daily TV news show. Written by Aaron Sorkin, the tv show depicts the journalists attempting to change the way relaying the information and to get rid of the sensational and tabloid- like topics, in of real impact on the viewers’ lives. The article refers to the way of how the modern media are presented by the producers of both series mentioned above and what an ordinary viewer needs to be aware of while watching TV.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 1 (225)
  • Page Range: 150 - 165
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish