Independent Lens S25E11 — Breaking the News

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Independent Lens•Season 25•Episode 11

Breaking the News

6.1/10 · 11 votesFeb 19, 202484 min

Ranked #15 of 17 in Season 25•−1.1 vs season avg

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Who decides which stories get told? A scrappy group of women and LGBTQ+ journalists buck the white male-dominated status quo, banding together to launch The 19th*, a digital news startup aiming to combat misinformation. A story of an America in flux, and the voices often

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Edie Falco

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America Ferrera

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Stanley Tucci

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Episode Summary

"Breaking the News" is episode 11 of Independent Lens season 25. It scored 6.1/10 from 11 votes, ranking #15 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on February 19, 2024.

Next: E12 · Greener Pastures Best of Season 25