War Spin: Media and the Iraq War (2002)

Synopsis: This BBCW program reexamines the story of Private Jessica Lynch in an attempt to reveal some troubling facts about how American news media often spins the truth in the effort to increase war-time... This BBCW program reexamines the story of Private Jessica Lynch in an attempt to reveal some troubling facts about how American news media often spins the truth in the effort to increase war-time morale. Using his experience as a political editor for the New Statesman, John Kampfner presents his take on what really happened to Lynch, and points out holes in the familiar stories that were broadcast to the public. By looking at several aspects of the news industry from a critical standpoint, WAR SPIN: THE MEDIA AND THE IRAQ WAR raises questions about the ethics of journalism. [More]