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Amy Goodman’s Documentary Champions Independent Media’s Role

4/15/2026

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Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, stars in the documentary Steal This Story, Please!, which highlights her three-decade career and ordinary people as primary sources.
The film argues corporate journalism is declining and independent media is essential during crises.
Goodman says journalism should serve the public and be accessible, not corporate.
The screening is April 20 in Sebastopol, followed by a Q&A with Goodman and co-director Tia Lessin.

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Story summary

Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, stars in the documentary Steal This Story, Please!, which highlights her three-decade career and ordinary people as primary sources.
The film argues corporate journalism is declining and independent media is essential during crises.
Goodman says journalism should serve the public and be accessible, not corporate.
The screening is April 20 in Sebastopol, followed by a Q&A with Goodman and co-director Tia Lessin.