Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press

"The power of money to silence a free press."

Jun 23 2017 TV-14 1h 35m
Documentary

The courtroom and publicity battles between the superstar wrestler and the notorious website explode in a sensational trial all about the limits of the First Amendment and the new no holds barred nature of celebrity life in an internet dominated society.

Plot

The trial between Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media pitted privacy rights against freedom of the press, and raised important questions about how big money can silence media. This film is an examination of the perils and duties of the free press in an age of inequality.

Written by

Brian Knappenberger

Directed by

Brian Knappenberger

Production Countries

Netherlands, United States of America

Production Companies

Field of Vision, Submarine, Luminant Media

Languages

English

Awards

4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
4,503
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA