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The Fourth Estate

The Fourth Estate

Description: A documentary about The New York Times in the Trump era and how it brings to light the critical issues facing journalists and their craft today. Journalists are tasked with finding the best way to honestly but accurately cover the president. Oscar nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus chronicles the tenacious men and women who fight for the freedom of the press through exclusive interviews and extraordinary access.
Genre: TV series
Number of episodes: 4
Director: Liz Garbus
Network: Showtime Networks
Program Creator: Liz Garbus
Cast: Liz Garbus
Nominations: Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
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