‘Project Censored’ to screen in Sonoma

Timely in-depth look at news media in America|

The Sonoma International Film Festival is hosting several screenings in advance of its 20th anniversary cinematic soiree, including one for the documentary 'Project Censored: The Movie' on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Sonoma Community Center.

The 2013 film, co-directed by Christopher Oscar of Sonoma and Doug Hecker of Petaluma, features original interviews about media censorship with Noam Chomsky, Dan Rather, Phil Donahue, Oliver Stone and many more.

'Project Censored The Movie: Ending the Reign of Junk Food News' takes an in-depth look at problems with the news media in the U.S. and 'highlights the work of 40-year veteran media democracy organization Project Censored and its commitment to media literacy education as an antidote to top-down, managed news propaganda and censorship,' says Oscar. 'It's a film of hope as it showcases the young generation of today that are learning how to critically analyze media. With all the talk about fake news and junk news, people are having a hard time navigating where to turn for the truth.'

The documentary had its original premier at the Sonoma International Film Festival; audiences can now see it again on the big screen.

Doors open at 6 p.m., the film starts at 7 p.m. Q&A to follow the film. Tickets are $20, $10 for Film Club members. A free DVD of the film will be given out to all 'film club' members.

More information is available at sonomafilmfest.org.

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