The Fourth Estate
Originally released in 2015. The Fourth Estate is a documentary film. directed by Lee Salter. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Produced in the UK on a zero-budget, the filmmakers spent two years contacting and interviewing journalists, organisers and critics of the corrupt industrial practices highlighted by, but not limited to, the Leveson Inquiry in 2011. While the phone hacking scandal illuminated the depth and breadth of the cavalier flouting of legality and integrity in British journalism, there are larger implications and connections to ideology, entertainment, and political economy at work in this crisis. The Fourth Estate is the result of an examination of these connections at work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fourth Estate about?
Produced in the UK on a zero-budget, the filmmakers spent two years contacting and interviewing journalists, organisers and critics of the corrupt industrial practices highlighted by, but not limit...
Who directed The Fourth Estate?
The Fourth Estate was directed by Lee Salter.
How long is The Fourth Estate?
The Fourth Estate has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Fourth Estate released?
The Fourth Estate was released on May 9, 2015 in theaters.