Six O'Clock News movie poster

Six O'Clock News

January 20, 1997 1h 43m 6.0/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Six O'Clock News is a documentary film. directed by Ross McElwee.

Starring Ross McElwee, Charleen Swansea, and Josh Kornbluth

Synopsis

Filmmaker Ross McElwee trails characters whose stories have been fodder for television news and takes their tales of loss and longing further than the requisite sound bite. In the process, he examines how the medium works and exposes its limitations.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 20, 1997 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • First Run Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Six O'Clock News about?

Filmmaker Ross McElwee trails characters whose stories have been fodder for television news and takes their tales of loss and longing further than the requisite sound bite. In the process, he exami...

Who directed Six O'Clock News?

Six O'Clock News was directed by Ross McElwee.

How long is Six O'Clock News?

Six O'Clock News has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Six O'Clock News released?

Six O'Clock News was released on January 20, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Six O'Clock News?

The main cast of Six O'Clock News includes Ross McElwee, Charleen Swansea, Josh Kornbluth, Marilyn Levine, Adrian McElwee.