In this age of social media and digital culture, how does earned press coverage and criticism shape awareness around a documentary and serve to amplify its message or influence its awards trajectory? This panel explores the power of cultural conversation and the evolving role of editors and critics in advancing engagement with and recognition for documentary films.

 

Panelists: Sam Adams (writer and senior editor, Slate), Katey Rich (awards editor, The Ankler), and Alissa Wilkinson (movie critic, The New York Times)

Moderator: Jessica Edwards (filmmaker and distribution consultant)