Bylines, Broadcasts and the BIG Screen: Network

A television network exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about mass media for its own profit.
About this Event

Presenting Bylines, Broadcasts and the Big Screen!

A new film series showcasing some of the Greatest Journalism Films in History, with commentary by some of the biggest names in journalism!

This month, we present Network, the 1976 American satirical black comedy drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky. It depicts a television network struggling with poor ratings until the nightly live broadcast of its longtime news anchor Howard Beale (Peter Finch) inadvertently showcases his breakdown into increasingly psychotic behavior, which makes his show a surprise hit. Alongside Finch (in his final role), the film stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, and Beatrice Straight.

There will be a Q&A and reception after the screening. Special Guest: Dave Karger, an American author, entertainment journalist, and television host for Turner Classic Movies. A recipient of the 2015 Publicists Guild Press Award, the entertainment website TheWrap has called him "this generation's mass-media cinematic ambassador".

The Supple Foundation is the presenting sponsor of the film series. Additional support is being provided by the Donald and Coeta Barker Foundation, David Cantwell and Vincent Monteleone, Stuart Kent and Mark Pellegrino, Jim and Carol Egan, and David Hood.