Taking on the big boys

The media´s role in confronting the social, cultural and political power structure is a risky challenge to the producer and the television organization. In the current environment, is public television able to criticize those in power in meaningful ways? How do we balance our desire to speak plainly versus the need to protect ourselves? These two programs take on the Argentinean president and other powerful personalities with different, but effective approaches.

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April, the cruelest month

duration 33 minutes 44 seconds

April, the cruelest month

April, the cruelest month

From UPF

On April 22nd 1992, a devastating explosion rocked the city of Guadalajara in Mexico. It was not the first of its kind. It may not be the last. The explosion was caused…
Good show

duration 59 minutes 57 seconds

Good show

Good show

From UPF

A monthly program of political criticism which employs creativity, humor and metaphors to achieve its aim.
Protecting the Superior

duration 33 minutes 26 seconds

Protecting the Superior

Protecting the Superior

From UPF

For ten years VHS tapes were made in Argentina of politicians when they appeared on television. Many happily submitted to interviews and participated in a wide range of…
The killing blood

duration 43 minutes 51 seconds

The killing blood

The killing blood

From UPF

In numerous countries “the contaminated blood affair” has raised heated debates, legal proceedings and condemnations. In 1993, TELEVISION SUISSE ROMANDE…

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