The Power and the Image

Overview

By the early 1960s, television had become the dominant source of news in North America. The ubiquitous medium had changed all of the equations in the democratic process by providing publicity for the forces of protest and political opposition. It is said that the civil rights and anti-war movements could not have succeeded if it were not for television. The failure of governments and other groups to significantly control television news will surprise many viewers. (47 minutes)