Synopsis Reporting America at War (2003, 90 X 2, 16mm) explores the role of American journalists in the pivotal conflicts of the 20th century and beyond. From San Juan Hill to the beaches of Normandy, from the jungles of Vietnam to the Persian Gulf, this three-hour documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Stephen Ives tells the dramatic and often surprising stories of the reporters who witnessed and wrote the news from the battlefield. Through the lens of their experiences, the film examines the challenges of front line reporting and illuminates the role of the correspondent in shaping the way wars have been remembered and understood. Bernier was Associate Editor on this series.
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