Journalism on the Brink: Rick Goldsmith on Fighting Disinformation & Defending the Free Press | Inside the Arthouse

Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink is a gripping and urgently relevant documentary from two-time Academy Award nominee Rick Goldsmith, shining a spotlight on a rapidly unfolding crisis that threatens the very foundation of American democracy: the systematic dismantling of local journalism.

At the heart of the film is the shocking true story of how Alden Global Capital, a powerful New York-based hedge fund, has quietly become one of the largest owners of U.S. newspapers. Their method? Buy struggling local papers—many of which are decades or even centuries old—and strip them for maximum short-term profit. Newsrooms are gutted, journalists are laid off en masse, and communities across the country are left in information vacuums, vulnerable to misinformation and disconnection.

Goldsmith, whose past films have tackled topics like whistleblowers (The Most Dangerous Man in America) and media responsibility (Tell the Truth and Run), delivers another incisive and meticulously researched exposé. Through interviews with veteran journalists, editors, media analysts, and former newspaper staffers, the film tells the emotional and often infuriating story of how public trust is eroded when corporate greed overtakes journalistic integrity.

Stripped for Parts isn’t just a tale of loss—it’s also a call to action. It highlights the essential role of a free press in holding power accountable and ensuring that communities have access to reliable, fact-based news. It asks urgent questions: What happens when the watchdogs are silenced? Who benefits when citizens are left uninformed? And what can be done to reclaim journalism as a public good?

Visually engaging and narratively compelling, Stripped for Parts is a must-see documentary for anyone concerned about the future of American democracy, the rise of disinformation, and the role of journalism in the 21st century. It’s not just about newspapers—it’s about truth, power, and who controls the story.

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