Breaking the News (2023 film)

Breaking the News
Directed by
  • Heather Courtney
  • Princess A. Hairston
  • Chelsea Hernandez
Produced by
  • Heather Courtney
  • Princess A. Hairston
  • Chelsea Hernandez
  • Diane Quon
Cinematography
  • Heather Courtney
  • Princess A. Hairston
  • Chelsea Hernandez
Edited byJamie Boyle
Music byGil Talmi
Production
companies
Distributed byIndependent Lens
Release dates
  • June 8, 2023 (2023-06-08) (Tribeca)
  • February 19, 2024 (2024-02-19)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Breaking the News is a 2023 American documentary film, directed and produced by Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston and Chelsea Hernandez. It follows the launch of The 19th, an independent news organization founded by Emily Ramshaw and Amanda Zamora.

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2023, and is scheduled to be released on February 19, 2024, by Independent Lens.

Premise

Follows the launch of The 19th, an independent news organization founded by Emily Ramshaw and Amanda Zamora. Chronicling the efforts of women and LGBT journalists, guided to elevate voices left out in the mainstream media.

Production

Production took place during the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2023.[2][3] It also screened at DC/DOX on June 17, 2023.[4][5] and the Montclair Film Festival on October 22, 2023.[6] It is scheduled to be released on February 19, 2024, by Independent Lens.[7]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 7 critics' reviews are positive.[8]

References

  1. ^ Reed, Christopher (June 26, 2023). "A Conversation With Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston & Diane Quon (BREAKING THE NEWS)". Hammer to Nail. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Breaking the News". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  3. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 18, 2023). "Tribeca Festival's 2023 Film Lineup Includes 'Maggie Moore(s)' With Tina Fey & Jon Hamm, 'First Time Female Director', Marvel's 'Stan Lee' Doc, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "Breaking the News". DC/Dox. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Johnson, Ted (May 15, 2023). "'Supreme', 'Terry Schiavo's Story' To Premiere At DC/DOX Festival; 'Anthem' And 'The Body Politic' Among Special Screenings On Slate For June Event". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Breaking the News". Montclair Film Festival. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Breaking the News". PBS. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "Breaking the News". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 25, 2023. }