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New Doc: Ravish Kumar and the Threat to Free Speech in India
Press freedom is in crisis in India. The world’s largest democracy is one of the worst countries for journalism according to the advocacy group Reporters Without Borders. Now, a new documentary is focusing on violence against journalists and politically partisan media. "While We Watched" follows veteran Indian news anchor Ravish Kumar as he speaks truth to power.
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