Bad Press
Bad Press is a 2023 documentary film directed by Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Joe Peeler.
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| Cinematography | Tyler Graim |
| Edited by | Jean Rheem |
| Music by | Denisse Ojeda |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
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Premise
The film centers Angel Ellis with her fellow free press Mvskoke Media reporters and their fight for government transparency and access to information after the censorship of the free press in Muscogee Nation.[1][2]
Release
Bad Press had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, where it won the Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression.[3][4] The film was also screened at the 2023 True/False Film Festival.[5]
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 19 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10.[6]
References
- Gardner, Chris (February 7, 2023). "Sundance: From Barista to Award-Winning Documentary Director". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Harvey, Dennis (January 22, 2023). "'Bad Press' Review: An Engrossing Documentary on a Fight For Tribal Government Transparency". Variety. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Reynolds, Robin (January 12, 2023). "Sundance 2023: Movies in the U.S. Documentary Competition Program". MovieWeb. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Grobar, Matt (January 27, 2023). "Sundance Awards: 'The Persian Version', 'Kokomo City' Among Repeat Winners As 'A Thousand And One', 'Going To Mars' Claim U.S. Grand Jury Prizes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- "True/False Announces 2023 Festival Lineup". Filmmaker. February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- "Bad Press". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
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