Watch ‘Breaking The News,’ the compelling documentary about The 19th’s inception and evolution, available on PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel, Apple TV, and Comcast Xfinity. Discover the challenges and triumphs of this nonprofit newsroom as it navigates major news events. Learn more about the film and access exclusive content today.
Where can you stream the documentary “Breaking The News”?
- A) Netflix and Hulu
- B) PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel, Apple TV, and Comcast Xfinity
- C) Disney+ and HBO Max
- D) YouTube and Vimeo
- Answer: B) PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel, Apple TV, and Comcast Xfinity
What is the focus of the documentary “Breaking The News”?
- A) The history of journalism
- B) The inception, launch, and evolution of The 19th’s newsroom
- C) Celebrity interviews
- D) Political campaigns
- Answer: B) The inception, launch, and evolution of The 19th’s newsroom
Who is the CEO of The 19th who commented on the film?
- A) Diane Quon
- B) Libby Casey
- C) Emily Ramshaw
- D) Heather Courtney
- Answer: C) Emily Ramshaw
Which film festival premiered “Breaking The News”?
- A) Sundance Film Festival
- B) Cannes Film Festival
- C) TriBeCa Film Festival
- D) Venice Film Festival
- Answer: C) TriBeCa Film Festival
What award did “Breaking The News” win at the Montclair Film Festival?
- A) Best Documentary Feature
- B) Audience Award
- C) David Carr Award for Truth in Filmmaking
- D) Jury Prize
- Answer: C) David Carr Award for Truth in Filmmaking
Who hosted the panel discussion with the filmmakers and 19th staff on YouTube?
- A) Emily Ramshaw
- B) Libby Casey
- C) Diane Quon
- D) Heather Courtney
- Answer: B) Libby Casey
Which of the following events does the documentary cover in relation to The 19th’s evolution?
- A) The 2020 Presidential Election
- B) The launch of SpaceX
- C) The killing of Breonna Taylor and the overturning of Roe v. Wade
- D) The Tokyo Olympics
- Answer: C) The killing of Breonna Taylor and the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Who are the directors and producers of “Breaking The News”?
- A) Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston, Chelsea Hernandez, and Diane Quon
- B) Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese
- C) Ava DuVernay and Quentin Tarantino
- D) James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow
- Answer: A) Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston, Chelsea Hernandez, and Diane Quon
When was the broadcast premiere of “Breaking The News” on PBS?
- A) January 2023
- B) February 2024
- C) March 2022
- D) April 2021
- Answer: B) February 2024
Which platforms offer additional content related to “Breaking The News”?
- A) Hulu and Netflix
- B) The 19th’s YouTube channel and Reddit
- C) HBO Max and Amazon Prime
- D) Disney+ and Vimeo
- Answer: B) The 19th’s YouTube channel and Reddit
What type of newsroom is The 19th?
- A) For-profit
- B) Nonprofit
- C) Government-funded
- D) Freelance
- Answer: B) Nonprofit
What event is NOT mentioned as being covered in the documentary?
- A) The coronavirus pandemic
- B) The killing of Breonna Taylor
- C) The overturning of Roe v. Wade
- D) The 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- Answer: D) The 2020 Tokyo Olympics
What year was the TriBeCa Film Festival premiere of “Breaking The News”?
- A) 2022
- B) 2023
- C) 2021
- D) 2024
- Answer: B) 2023
What is the name of the senior news anchor at The Washington Post who hosted the panel discussion?
- A) Emily Ramshaw
- B) Heather Courtney
- C) Libby Casey
- D) Diane Quon
- Answer: C) Libby Casey
Which other film festivals featured “Breaking The News”?
- A) Sundance and Cannes
- B) El Paso and DC/DOX
- C) Venice and Berlin
- D) Toronto and SXSW
- Answer: B) El Paso and DC/DOX
Who produced “Breaking The News”?
- A) Diane Quon
- B) Ava DuVernay
- C) Quentin Tarantino
- D) James Cameron
- Answer: A) Diane Quon
What is the focus of The 19th newsroom?
- A) Entertainment news
- B) Sports coverage
- C) Social justice and women’s rights
- D) Financial markets
- Answer: C) Social justice and women’s rights
How can viewers learn more about the documentary-making process of “Breaking The News”?
- A) By watching interviews on CNN
- B) By reading a Reddit AMA with the filmmakers
- C) By attending a film class
- D) By visiting the local library
- Answer: B) By reading a Reddit AMA with the filmmakers
What genre does “Breaking The News” fall under?
- A) Fiction
- B) Documentary
- C) Animation
- D) Science fiction
- Answer: B) Documentary
What makes “Breaking The News” a significant documentary according to 19th CEO Emily Ramshaw?
- A) It has high production value
- B) It’s a heartfelt reflection of The 19th’s early days
- C) It features famous actors
- D) It won numerous awards
- Answer: B) It’s a heartfelt reflection of The 19th’s early days