Upcoming PBS Documentary: “The Mormons”
The Mormon Church get its share (or perhaps more) of attention in the news and entertainment media. In April 2007 PBS will air a two-part, three-hour documentary on “Frontline” and “American Experience,” the first time the two shows have ever collaborated. The timing is interesting, because by then Mitt Romney’s candidacy may well be official and Mormonism will probably be a common subject of discussion around the country. It would nice if voters were discussing something else, like the issues, but the reality is that Romney’s religion will be a big topic. Hence the usefulness (we hope) of blogs like this one.
“Frontline” has been criticized for agenda journalism– see also here and here, but the filmmaker here, Helen Whitney, seems like a credible person. PBS says her film will “explore the richness, the complexities and the controversies of the Mormons’ story.” We shall see.
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