Up for discussion: Watch the following CNN interview by clicking the link and take up a political economy vs market liberalist perspective. OR Why does CNN make use of individuals in its newscast? How does this enhance the realism?
http://cnn.com/video/?/video/bestoftv/2012/11/15/nr-life-in-gaza-strip-seshay-intv.cnn
CNN on Monday revealed CNN Films, a new team that will reel in and create original documentaries to broadcast on TV, web and mobile.
The films will air during prime time on CNN — which has seen viewership significantly dip in 2012 — and CNN International, with some flicks potentially hitting theaters and film festivals.
Watch the trailer below:
Up for discussion: Why might CNN want to take this step into film modes, and more specifically documentary modes? OR How is the text represented as realistic? OR What cultural concerns does it tap into and what other similar texts can you think of?
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