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A scathing critic of mainstream media, Pilger has for many years found it difficult to obtain column space for his writings. His films, although shown from time to time on the commercial networks, are usually only viewed on progressive networks thus limiting their exposure to a wider audience. In this address, delivered during his visit to Sydney in February and March 2002, Pilger explores the ways in which mainstream media self-censor and allow, by omission, myths and halftruths to be born out of reality. These halftruths and myths, Pilger argues, become the dominant themes in public discourse and distort the public perspective of actual history. He goes a step further and urges the audience to not just accept what is presented as fact but to actively organise, participate and ultimately transform the media into a vehicle of truth and honesty.
John Pilger is one of the worlds most highly acclaimed journalists and documentary filmmakers. Australian born Pilger has lived in the UK since the early 1960s and has won numerous awards for his work including two UN Media Peace Prizes. He spoke to an overflowing audience at Sydney's Town Hall on March 1st 2002. The address was recorded by 2SER's Meagan Phillipson.
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