Cover-Ups, American Style, at Rivertown Film
Schedule
Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY, United States, New York 10960 | Nyack, NY
Political and media manipulation as seen in clips from four films by Greg Mitchell, who will discuss them with ArtsRock/WQXR host Elliott Forrest. Atomic Cover-up (2022)
Long suppressed footage of the human suffering caused by the US nuclear bombing of Japan is uncovered. Winner of the prestigious Eric Barnouw award from the Organization of American Historians..
The First Attack Ads: Hollywood vs. Upton Sinclair (2023)
When Upton Sinclair swept the Democratic primary for governor of California in 1934- MGM producer Irving Thalberg ordered the production of the first "attack ads. Emmy nominee.
Memorial Day Massacre: Workers Die, Film Buried (2023)
In 1937, ten striking workers at a union picnic for a picnic were killed by police. Film of it disappeared. Emmy nominee.
The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zera – and Nuclear Peril Today (2025)
A few months after the atomic bomb blast over Nagasaki, the U.S. military staged a football game on a killing field, amid lingering radiation. Why? And why does this provide so many lessons and warnings for us today? “Necessary viewing… Greg is a master storyteller” – Esquire
Community Partners: ArtsRock and Big Red Books
