Backdrop
1979 Documentary 0h 29m

Since '45

Produced in 1979, this classic short documentary explores the mass media and its impact upon society, uncovering shocking details showing how in many cases it is the media itself that drives the news cycle.

10.0 TMDB RATING
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Principal Cast

Isaac Asimov

Self

Art Buchwald

Self - Print humorist

Alan Canfora

Self - Kent State shooting victim

Linda Ellerbee

Self - Print and Network Journalist

Harlan Ellison

Self - In new expanded version

James J. Kilpatrick

Self - Network Commentator

Robert Klein

Self - Performer

James Kunen

Self

Frank Nastasi

Self - 'Soupy Sales' Performer

Laraine Newman

Self - 'Saturday Night' Performer

Robert Northshield

Self - Network news producer

Michael O'Donoghue

Self - TV comedy writer

Tom O'Horgan

Self

Gilda Radner

Self - Performer

Charles B. Rangel

Self - U.S. Congressman

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