Bad Press
An award-winning documentary about a journalist's fight for press freedom within the Muscogee Nation.
English
English
Director :
Rebecca Landsberry-Baker, Joe Peeler
Featured Cast :
Angel Ellis
Synopsis
The Waiting Game is a powerful documentary that explores the untold story of the ABA/NBA merger, revealing a battle for justice.
When the Muscogee Nation abruptly repeals its Free Press Act, reporter Angel Ellis fights to expose government corruption and restore constitutional press protections ahead of a pivotal election.
Continue reading
Synopsis
In 2018, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's National Council votes to repeal the Free Press Act, placing its independent news outlet, Mvskoke Media, back under direct government control. Reporter Angel Ellis refuses to accept the censorship, leading a fight to expose the corruption behind the repeal and to pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a free press — a battle with implications for tribal nations across the country.
