Broadcast News: Journalism on Film, showing: Divide & Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes (2018)
To partially borrow a quote from Mark Twain, “Journalism’s death is greatly exaggerated.” In partnership with Columbus Underground, the Film Center will present four (4) films, one per season, paired with discussions about the state of journalism and the importance of its advancement.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Divide & Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes (2018)
A presentation of filmmaker’s descriptive words about film. Reception begins at 6:00pm, followed by the discussion at 7:00pm and screening at 7:30pm.
Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes (2018) is the personal, political and just plain surreal story of Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes. Variously called a bulldog, a kingmaker, and the Ernest Hemingway of campaign advisors, Ailes was the wizard of Oz. As a key advisor to Presidents Nixon, Reagan and George H.W. Bush he shaped more than fifty years of American political history. But he collected talent like dolls and became consumed by paranoia about his own personal security. After creating a ratings powerhouse, Ailes was forced out of Fox in 2016 amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Ailes died in May 2017.
In partnership with Columbus Underground, a seasonal series examining the state of journalism. Reception begins at 6:00pm, followed by a panel discussion at 7:00pm and presentation at 7:45pm.
Panelists include Ann Fisher (WOSU Public Media) and Dr. Eddith Dashiell (Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism), moderated by Dace de la Foret (Gateway Film Foundation Director, Nationwide Insurance)
