Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Walk with me... yesterday HBO released the first trailer for The Newsroom, the latest from Aaron Sorkin, the man behind the pen behind The West Wing, Moneyball and The Social Network.
The show stars Jeff Daniels as a TV news anchor in the middle of a minor meltdown at the state of the news (and the world). In it, a video of Daniels goes viral after he angrily explains to a group of students why America isn't the greatest country in the world. Daniels is later seen throwing his BlackBerry at Camera One and generally looking quite close to a Howard Beale in Network-style breakdown. A bit like Judd Hirsch in the opening scene of Sorkin's last TV show, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, in which a veteran producer blows his top live on air. In shorts, it's very Aaron Sorkin.
But the mere fact that Sorkin is working with HBO should be enough cause for enthusiasm; it was the network-gloss of Studio 60 that ruined it for many. The Newsroom's supporting cast also bodes well, including Brits Emily Mortimer and Dev Patel and The Daily Show's Olivia Munn.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments