FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION

7PM TUESDAY APRIL 22nd

The Brainwashing of My Dad (2015) from Jen Senko looks at the rise of right-wing media through the lens of her WWII vet father who changed from a life-long, nonpolitical Democrat to an angry, right-wing fanatic after his discovery of talk radio on a lengthened commute to work. In trying to understand, she finds this to be a phenomenon, and uncovers some of the forces behind it: a plan by Roger Ailes under Nixon to create a media for the GOP; the Lewis Powell Memo, urging business leaders to influence institutions of public opinion - especially the universities - the media and the courts; and under Reagan, the dismantling of the Fairness Doctrine. This media influence has changed the country's direction and culture, misinformed millions, divided families and even the country itself.

Please join us as we view and then discuss this film that explores the influence of media.

View the trailer: HERE