The Mission of Investigative Journalism

Investigative reporting takes time, money and patience. Is it really worth putting so much effort and commitment to it? The traditional stronghold of public broadcasting is under discussion in many television stations, especially with the advance of the Internet and the shrinking budgets. However, investigative television journalism, combining intensive research and strong storytelling can still make a difference and create big impact. How does one convince the CIA’s Public Enemy No. 1 Edward Snowden to be interviewed? What happened after it was revealed that there are 10,000 people suffering from dementia missing in Japan? In this session we show four productions from various parts of the world and give insights into how they made a difference.

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Chemtrails

duration 23 minutes 9 seconds

Chemtrails

Chemtrails

From UPF

Many people do not believe what the mainstream media proclaim to be the truth. And they rule the Internet with their mind-blowing theories: Was 9/11 an inside job? Is…
Get rea! Saving Sewol

duration 46 minutes 46 seconds

Get rea! Saving Sewol

Get rea! Saving Sewol

From UPF

The Korean Coast Guards saved 174 passengers in the recent Sewol tragedy. But 302 passengers died while waiting to be rescued. The 61-year-old organisation is now…
Snowden’s Great Escape

duration 58 minutes 33 seconds

Snowden’s Great Escape

Snowden’s Great Escape

From UPF

On 5 June 2013, first revelations arising from the documents provided by the ex-NSA employee Edward Snowden are published in a Guardian article. This documentary takes…
Wandering Off: People with Dementia Go Missing

duration 50 minutes 40 seconds

Wandering Off: People with Dementia Go Missing

Wandering Off: People with Dementia Go Missing

From UPF

More than 10,000 people with dementia go missing in Japan every year after wandering away from home. NHK programme makers investigated dementia sufferers who have gone…

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