Highlights: Denise Ho, Melissa Leong and The Newsreader
ABC RN Arts
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Exploring the 1980s Setting and Storytelling in 'The News Reader'
The chapter delves into the choice of setting 'The News Reader' in the 1980s to explore themes of masculinity, femininity, and societal expectations, along with the creators' reflections on the era's intense news stories. It discusses the meticulous research to authentically recreate the look of the 1980s, the fusion of old and new technologies in the newsroom, and the challenges of reporting breaking news accurately amidst a sea of misinformation.
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