A documentary telling the story of indigenous journalists’ fight for a free press

Join us on Monday, February 26 at 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the free documentary screening of “Bad Press,” which shows the story of indigenous journalists on an Oklahoma tribal reservation that pushed back against censorship and convinced their community to pass a constitutional amendment protecting the right of media to report the news unfettered and free – one of the few U.S. tribes to provide such protections. Following the screening, engage with the co-directors (which includes the director of the Indigenous Journalists Association) and star of the film, Angel Ellis, a reporter at Mvskoke Media who led the charge. Free food provided, and everyone is welcome.

Location: Reitz Union, Auditorium, Level 2

Reception Location: Reitz Union, room 2355, Level 2

RSVP to attend (free): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bad-press-documentary-screening-tickets-791413708707?aff=oddtdtcreator

Co-sponsored by:

• UF American Indian and Indigenous Studies
• UF Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project
• UF Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project

More information about the film: https://badpress.film/

More information about the event: David Cuillier, UF Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project, cuillierd@ufl.edu

Posted: February 7, 2024
Category: Student News