Best of 2019: Scandalous: The True Story of the National Enquirer

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Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Sun, Dec 15, 2019 9:00 PM
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Thu, Dec 19, 2019 8:30 PM
Film Info
Runtime:97 min
Copyright:2019
Country Listing:USA
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Mark Landsman

Description

Sex! Gossip! Scandal! For over 60 years, the National Enquirer has pumped out salacious, shocking stories, stretching the limits of journalism and blurring the lines between truth and fiction. In the age of “fake news”, director Mark Landsman uncovers how America’s most infamous tabloid became one of massive profit and influence, shaping the consciousness of a media-addicted culture obsessed with the rich and powerful. From Elvis’ death to Monica Lewinsky and the O.J. Simpson trial, flip through the paper’s most notorious coverage through rare archival footage and revelations as wild as Enquirer headlines themselves.


Additional Information

Best of 2019: Here’s your last chance to see the 12 docs that kept us buzzing all year – we’re capping off the year with trailblazing musicians, seedy politics, true crime, a trashy magazine, and more.

“A vibrant true Hollywood story that pulls numerous twists and turns.” – Culturess

“Fascinating and essential examination of the media we consume.” – AwardsCircuit.com