Independent Media in a Time of War is a film by Amy Goodman that describes the news coverage of the Iraq war. The US media made light of the civilians that were dying and glorified the American military combat. It is Goodman's belief that journalism and reporting should be done ethically and present only facts, question those who are in a position of power and to "go where the silence is, and say something". The media applies a technique of inattention and intimidation to the viewers to push its own agenda. Certain channels and leaders will manipulate the media to achieve the goals they wish to achieve, without necessarily using facts.
In class we examined the statement that were made after the initial attacks on September 11th. They were filled with anger and aggression, intended to get the country on board with the battle that was about to ensue. Once the war had begun, the news coverage was spun, according to Goodman, to try and keep the citizens thinking that they should be supporting the war. Tuesdays reading stated that America used the news not as an informational outlet, but as a melodrama. What it comes down to is the media adjusting stories, leaving out information and twisting what is being told to produce the results they want.
- Krista Rabjohn
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