We haven't gone to many documentaries over the years, but Mike Wallace is Here promises to interest not only news junkies (like me), but also popular culture history buffs.
It's a Hot Docs screening, so we'll see it at the Bloor Theatre (on Bloor St. about a block east of Bathurst on the north side of the street) on Tuesday, August 13, for the 11:30 screening. As always, early arrivals may choose between mingling with other members for a bit, or going into the auditorium on their own. Afterwards, those who wish to nosh & natter will gather in the lobby and then head out to a nearby restaurant.
SYNOPSIS: For over half a century, "60 Minutes" fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Mike's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today's precarious tipping point.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDSq2fF9flk
REVIEWS: https://nowtoronto.com/movies/reviews/review-mike-wallace-is-here-avi-belkin/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/a-new-documentary-about-mike-wallace-reminds-us-of-journalisms-power--and-responsibility/2019/07/30/c3160408-b09c-11e9-bc5c-e73b603e7f38_story.html?noredirect=on
