For the Record: A Film Screening and Community Dialogue

How do we sustain local journalism in the face of economic pressures, rising mistrust in media, and evolving community needs? For the Record, an award-winning documentary by filmmaker Heather Courtney explores this question through the story of The Canadian Record, a family-owned newspaper in a small Texas town.

Join us at the University of Oregon for a special film screening and community dialogue on the future of local journalism. This event will feature filmmaker Heather Courtney and Laurie Ezzell Brown, publisher and editor of The Canadian Record, and will bring together students, faculty, journalists, and community members to explore actionable strategies for strengthening local news in Oregon.

• 5:30 PM – Doors Open & Refreshments
• 5:45 PM – Film Screening: For the Record (45 minutes)
• 6:30 PM – Facilitated Community Dialogue
• 7:45 PM – Closing Remarks
  📍 Specific Location: Redwood Auditorium, Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

This event is more than a film screening—it’s a chance to participate in a solutions-oriented conversation about the future of local journalism in Oregon. Whether you’re a journalist, student, faculty member, or community leader, your voice is essential in shaping how we build trust and resilience in our local news ecosystems.

Host or Publisher Agora Journalism Center