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Miniseries
Season 1 episodes1997-01-19

Miniseries

From the invention of the first movie camera by the Lumières to the high-tech coverage of the Gulf War, this series traces the evolution of film and television broadcast journalism and its impact on our perception of world events. Each program provides an in-depth look at a different era in the growth and development of this controversial and fascinating industry. Co-produced by CBC and BBC, the 6-hour series was broadcast over 5 nights by CBC in its initial run, and 6 nights thereafter.

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Episodes

Season 1

Episode 1

Born Among Clowns

51m

Episode 2

Eyes of the World

48m

Episode 3

Inventing Television News

48m

Episode 4

The Power and the Image

47m

Episode 5

The Electronic Battalions

47m

Episode 6

Embattled Witness

48m