Shadows of Liberty Documentary Examines Barriers to a Free Press

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Feb. 2, 2015 - PRLog -- The documentary, Shadows of Liberty, will make its first appearance in Colorado Springs on February 12 as part of the KCMJ World Radio Day Celebration. The film explores how the news media have changed as global conglomerates came to dominate the media landscape.

The celebration includes a Community Radio Lovers Reception with local music by Ryan Flores and The Hopeful Heroines. Following the film, a discussion of truth and democracy in the media will feature confirmed panelists Debra Brown, U.S. Outreach Coordinator for Shadows of Liberty; and Stephen Justino, Chair of Colorado Move To Amend. Other panelists will be announced as they are confirmed. The panel discussion will also be featured as a radio special on KCMJ in the weeks following the event.

Shadows of Liberty explores news censorship, cover-ups and corporate control in U.S. media. Filmmaker Jean-Philippe Tremblay turned to renowned journalists, activists and academics to give insider accounts of a broken system. In a world where global conglomerates call the shots, the film makes the case for media reform and freedom of the press. According to Tremblay, “This film attempts to inspire change and accountability by championing the idea of an independent media where truth and integrity are the norm, and not the exception.”

This informative event on the eve before World Radio Day takes place at Stargazers Theatre and Event Center and is a fundraiser to benefit Colorado Springs’ new community radio station, KCMJ. Stargazers Theatre & Event Center has donated its space so KCMJ can bring this important conversation to the community. Advance ticketing is advised, at http://www.stargazerstheatre.com, at the Stargazers boxoffice, or at the Tim Gill Center for Public Media reception desk (315 E. Costilla St.) during normal business hours (cash or check only, at Gill Center).

5:30 pm – Community Radio Lovers Reception
         Live music, heavy hors-d'oeuvres, reserved seating and cash bar

6:30 pm – Shadows of Liberty screening

8:00 pm – Panel Discussion – Truth and Democracy in Media

Film/Panel – $10 Reception/Film/Panel – $25

In other news, KCMJ has added several new live, local shows to the lineup since moving into a new corner studio at the Tim Gill Center for Public Media. Front Range Radio features independent music with an emphasis on Colorado artists Sunday nights at 7 pm. Up Close With Rosemary Lytle happens at 6:30 pm on Tuesdays and will begin live shows on February 10. Local issues talk show We Have Issues is live Wednesdays at noon. February 3 will mark the debut of the Justice & Peace Hour, live at noon on Tuesdays. Adventures in Permaculture debuts Friday at noon, Steve Harris’ Grass Roots Revival music program goes live sometime in February, Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 pm, as will Dwyer on the Town (Wednesdays at 7 pm), and Making Your Way (5:30 pm Thursdays).

KCMJ is currently streaming on the internet at http://www.kcmj.org. The station hopes to begin broadcasting at its FCC-licensed 93.9 FM frequency by summer at the latest, once sufficient funds are raised. KCMJ is a non-commercial, non-profit, volunteer-run community radio station. Its mission is to inform, engage, entertain, and empower the citizens of our community. For interviews, photos or other graphics, contact us. Film Press Kit: http://shadowsofliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Sh...