The Brazilian Media and Liberty Valance

Released in 1962, "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" is one of the most famous movies directed by John Ford. In the story, a senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns to town for the funeral of an old friend and decides to tell a reporter the truth about his deed.

At some point, the editor of the local newspaper is questioned about what is going to be published. His answer: This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.

Trailer from "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962). Directed by John Ford, the movie brought together two of the biggest Hollywood stars of the time, James Stewart and John Wayne. Its lessons on ethics is still very popular among Brazilian journalists.

We don't live in the West, but Brazilian Media seems to have followed the advice when it comes to Presidential Elections. While trying to pass as impartial and uncommitted, it is clear that the major media representatives in Brazil make an effort to influence the public opinion favoring one candidate. This blog was created to discuss this reality, from the point of view of a Brazilian voter whose candidate is not the one elected as favorite by the media (and who also happens to be a journalist).

This project is part of the Comunicação Escrita 1 course by Professor Lynn Mario.