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Seized

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When Marion, Kansas, is thrust into the international spotlight after a police raid on the Marion County Record and the death of its 98-year-old co-owner, a fierce debate ignites about abuse of power, journalism, and the U.S. Constitution.

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Zachary Barnes Wall Street Journal Mar 17
Though the film isn’t of much aesthetic distinction, it tells a story of such robustly drawn characters and bright battle lines that it feels almost ready-made for a Broadway-musical adaptation. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Feb 3
The story that Liese tells feels like one that more people need to hear … while we’re still allowed to tell it. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman TheWrap Feb 2
Not just a tribute to the power of journalism and the persistence of civil determination, but also a masterclass in storytelling structure. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About Apr 21
It’s maddening to see so many residents of a town that has multiple professional journalists reporting on the facts and uncovering abuses of power in their area not appreciate how lucky they are! Go to Full Review Cameron Meier MeierMovies.com Apr 21
4.25/5
Liese does a masterful job of objectively covering all sides of the story with humor, style and accuracy. Go to Full Review Abby Olcese The Pitch Mar 12
Seized is a love letter to local newspapers, at a time when local newspapers (and let’s be real, national newspapers, too) are dying on the vine. It’s clear that, like the Marion County Record staffers and their loyal intern, Liese loves her subjects. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sharon Liese

Director

Sharon Liese

Producer

Sasha Alpert

Producer

Paul Matyasovsky

Producer

Movie Info

Synopsis When Marion, Kansas, is thrust into the international spotlight after a police raid on the Marion County Record and the death of its 98-year-old co-owner, a fierce debate ignites about abuse of power, journalism, and the U.S. Constitution.
Director
Sharon Liese
Producer
Sharon Liese, Sasha Alpert, Paul Matyasovsky
Production Co
Impact Partners, Herizon Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m