The documentary film "Shadows of Liberty" is scheduled to be shown to students and the public Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. in Minard Hall room 116. The 90-minute film examines corporate influence on media with particular attention to the censorship of news stories highlighting government abuses. 

A panel discussion will follow the film. Scheduled panelists include Mark Meister, professor and chair of communication; Jack Zaleski, Forum of Fargo-Moorhead opinion editor; Jim Shaw, former KVRR TV news director; and Scott Hoaby, local political scientist.

Nick Bauroth, associate professor of criminal justice and political science, will moderate the panel.

The event is free and open to the public.

The Facebook page for the event is https://www.facebook.com/events/409392869246619/.

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