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The New Watchdogs (2012)

In 1932, the writer Paul Nizan published "The New Watchdogs" to denounce the philosophers and writers of his time who, sheltering behind intellectual neutrality, imposed themselves as true watchdogs of the established order. Today the watchdogs are journalists, editors, and media experts who've openly become market evangelists and guardians of the social order. In a sardonic manner, "The New Watchdogs" denounces this press that, claiming to be independent, objective and pluralist, makes out it is a democratic force of opposition. With forcefulness and precision, the film puts its finger on the increasing danger of information produced by the major industrial groups of the Paris Stock Exchange and perverted into merchandise.

  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Renaud LambertRenaud LambertSelf
  • Photo of Nicolas SarkozyNicolas SarkozySelf
  • Photo of Laurent JoffrinLaurent JoffrinSelf
  • Photo of Arnaud LagardèreArnaud LagardèreSelf
  • Photo of Alain DuhamelAlain DuhamelSelf
  • Photo of Michel NaudyMichel NaudySelf
  • Photo of Frédéric LordonFrédéric LordonSelf
  • Photo of Jean GadreyJean GadreySelf
  • Photo of David PujadasDavid PujadasSelf
  • Photo of Alain MincAlain MincSelf

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