Mass Killings: The Role of the Media
May 2, 2023
Our latest short film looks at the relationship between fame-seeking mass killers and the media.
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Our latest short film looks at the relationship between fame-seeking mass killers and the media.
Mass killings, described by the FBI as four or more unlawful killings in a single event, devastate communities and create fear across countries. But if
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