An award-winning documentary about the importance of investigative journalists and independent media is being screened in Pitt Meadows.
“All Governments Lie”, the motto of famed American investigative journalist I.F. Stone, will feature a number of leading journalists, writers, bloggers, and authors, including: Chris Hedges, Ralph Nader, Michael Moore, Noam Chomsky, Amy Goodman, Glenn Greenwald, Jeremy Scahill, and Ana Kasparian.
The documentary examines the role of the media in bringing truth to the public in the face of misleading government narratives.
A panel discussion following the screening will include the film’s director Fred Peabody, in person, and Canadian investigative journalist and activist Yves Engler, screened in from Montreal.
“Besides the topic and quality of the documentary itself, we’re extremely excited for the opportunity to listen to two outstanding Canadian panellists,” said Steve Ranta, member of Cinema Politica Ridge Meadows.
Peabody worked seven years as producer-director for CBC television’s investigative program “the fifth estate”, and he was a producer/director at ABC News “20/20”.
He has been acclaimed for documentaries on eating disorders in young women, the exploitation of the Dionne quintuplets, rescuing starving wild horses, chemical and biological weapons, and investigating SLAPPS- Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation.
Engler runs a website with regular articles providing alternative viewpoints to narratives advanced by politicians and lobbyists.
He is the author of thirteen books, many of them investigating Canada’s foreign policy and examining the activities of our military.
Engler is also an engaged activist, who recently challenged the NDP establishment for refusing to allow him to run in the federal leadership contest.
“All Governments Lie” won the Directors Guild Allan King Award for Excellence in Documentary, and received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary.
“In the current atmosphere of both subtle and blatant propaganda regarding crucial issues like peace and climate action, this documentary is a powerful reminder to pay attention to criticisms and information that is not always provided in national mainstream Canadian media,” added Ranta.
The film will be screened at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 29, at Pitt Meadows Community Church Hall, 12119 Harris Road.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
The panel discussion and audience questions will take place at 8 p.m.
All are welcome. Donations accepted.