Reviews
"Hollywood often portrays newspaper reporters as a calloused, cynical bunch, interested only in grabbing a headline no matter the cost. If ever a movie refuted that notion, it’s 'Deadline in Disaster,' a vivid one-hour documentary that illustrates the value of a newspaper to a community at a time when it needs it most."
- Terry Ganey, Gateway Journalism Review
"Stirring in its overtones and vitality of the unsung heroes, it has all the expected ingredients of newspaper headlines. The film is an historical drama that achieves the high-water mark for its deftly calibrated production values. "
- Jerry Berger, film, media and society columnist Berger's Beat - full column
"No question I was deeply touched by the wrenching stories of death and survival, but, strangely, it was the courage, professionalism and integrity of the Globe staff that brought tears to my eyes. Seeing them rise up together in disaster, set aside personal loss and methodically carry out their sacred duty so competently made me very proud of them and my country."
- Chip Cooper, Columnist, Columbia Daily Tribune Joplin Globe an example of best of journalism - full column
“Deadline in Disaster’’ should be required viewing for every newsroom. It is powerful, sometimes painful evidence of why – despite all the technological changes and business challenges we face -- our work matters to our communities. And the fact that this terrific documentary was produced by the Missouri Press Association gives me hope that we will be able to embrace change and produce journalism that matters for decades to come. - Kathy Best, Managing Editor, The Seattle Times
Early Footage from Joplin Tornado Documentary Moving, Oscar-Worthy
By William Browning | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Fri, Jun 24, 2011
Full Story
What People are Saying
"Beautifully done and so extremely touching and inspiring. It makes me so very proud to have been a reporter, especially a reporter in Missouri. I know that showing this to my students will make a difference in their lives – and that’s what journalism is supposed to. Thanks so very much for telling and sharing this story. I say that from my heart." -Charlotte Grimes, Professor & Knight Chair in Political Reporting, Newhouse School / Syracuse University
"The way the Globe reporters all support each other is not often something revealed to the outside world in such an engaging way. For this reason, I will encourage this film to be used not only for new reporters to learn from, but also disaster volunteers. The stages of grief and renewal, courage and love make this a rare film, and the more who get to see it the better."
- Lauren Gedaminski, American Red Cross, Disaster Services On-The-Scene Volunteer
"So often today, the media are roundly vilified because of incorrect notions of who we are and what we do. Deadline In Disaster is an important reminder that members of the media are people too. We are not machines and suffer the same problems that the people we cover do. It is also an important film to show to aspiring journalists. It's a perfect example of what we do for our audience and why we do it. Thank you for such a great film."
- Tammy Merrett-Murry, President, St. Louis Pro Chapter Society of Professional Journalists
and Program Director, Student Publications, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
"I've seen the news reports, photographs, interviews... The stories they all told were important, informative and emotional. The story your film tells is so very different. Why the job descriptions of a reporter and photographer does not include the distinction of being a First Responder, I do not know because clearly they all are. I’ve always looked for the photographs, film and news reports – expecting them to be there to clarify and help make sense of what has taken place -- but this piece that you have created personalizes what those wonderful people go through to get that information to me."
- Vicky Meyer, Fenton, Mo.
"The film both shows the tight connections and interdependence that exist between a newspaper and the community it serves, and the courage of this team of journalists and this community to persevere and overcome the tragedy wrought by this terrible storm. It makes me proud to be part of the American newspaper industry."
-Thomas W. Newton, Executive Director, California Newspaper Publishers Association
"You all can and should be proud of this amazing film. It really is both a piece of art and history. In fact, one Boys Stater commented to me, "I never knew how important the role of community newspapers was until (we watched the film) last night." How cool!"
- Mike Plunkett, Executive Director, Missouri Boys State
"Once the staff in my department have had a chance to view it, I plan on donating the DVD to the hospital’s education department. I think it will be very beneficial to the staff, especially considering that it’s real footage with real emotion."
- Tara Messer RN, BSN, PCCN, PCU Clinical Supervisor, Mercy Hospital
- Terry Ganey, Gateway Journalism Review
"Stirring in its overtones and vitality of the unsung heroes, it has all the expected ingredients of newspaper headlines. The film is an historical drama that achieves the high-water mark for its deftly calibrated production values. "
- Jerry Berger, film, media and society columnist Berger's Beat - full column
"No question I was deeply touched by the wrenching stories of death and survival, but, strangely, it was the courage, professionalism and integrity of the Globe staff that brought tears to my eyes. Seeing them rise up together in disaster, set aside personal loss and methodically carry out their sacred duty so competently made me very proud of them and my country."
- Chip Cooper, Columnist, Columbia Daily Tribune Joplin Globe an example of best of journalism - full column
“Deadline in Disaster’’ should be required viewing for every newsroom. It is powerful, sometimes painful evidence of why – despite all the technological changes and business challenges we face -- our work matters to our communities. And the fact that this terrific documentary was produced by the Missouri Press Association gives me hope that we will be able to embrace change and produce journalism that matters for decades to come. - Kathy Best, Managing Editor, The Seattle Times
Early Footage from Joplin Tornado Documentary Moving, Oscar-Worthy
By William Browning | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Fri, Jun 24, 2011
Full Story
What People are Saying
"Beautifully done and so extremely touching and inspiring. It makes me so very proud to have been a reporter, especially a reporter in Missouri. I know that showing this to my students will make a difference in their lives – and that’s what journalism is supposed to. Thanks so very much for telling and sharing this story. I say that from my heart." -Charlotte Grimes, Professor & Knight Chair in Political Reporting, Newhouse School / Syracuse University
"The way the Globe reporters all support each other is not often something revealed to the outside world in such an engaging way. For this reason, I will encourage this film to be used not only for new reporters to learn from, but also disaster volunteers. The stages of grief and renewal, courage and love make this a rare film, and the more who get to see it the better."
- Lauren Gedaminski, American Red Cross, Disaster Services On-The-Scene Volunteer
"So often today, the media are roundly vilified because of incorrect notions of who we are and what we do. Deadline In Disaster is an important reminder that members of the media are people too. We are not machines and suffer the same problems that the people we cover do. It is also an important film to show to aspiring journalists. It's a perfect example of what we do for our audience and why we do it. Thank you for such a great film."
- Tammy Merrett-Murry, President, St. Louis Pro Chapter Society of Professional Journalists
and Program Director, Student Publications, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
"I've seen the news reports, photographs, interviews... The stories they all told were important, informative and emotional. The story your film tells is so very different. Why the job descriptions of a reporter and photographer does not include the distinction of being a First Responder, I do not know because clearly they all are. I’ve always looked for the photographs, film and news reports – expecting them to be there to clarify and help make sense of what has taken place -- but this piece that you have created personalizes what those wonderful people go through to get that information to me."
- Vicky Meyer, Fenton, Mo.
"The film both shows the tight connections and interdependence that exist between a newspaper and the community it serves, and the courage of this team of journalists and this community to persevere and overcome the tragedy wrought by this terrible storm. It makes me proud to be part of the American newspaper industry."
-Thomas W. Newton, Executive Director, California Newspaper Publishers Association
"You all can and should be proud of this amazing film. It really is both a piece of art and history. In fact, one Boys Stater commented to me, "I never knew how important the role of community newspapers was until (we watched the film) last night." How cool!"
- Mike Plunkett, Executive Director, Missouri Boys State
"Once the staff in my department have had a chance to view it, I plan on donating the DVD to the hospital’s education department. I think it will be very beneficial to the staff, especially considering that it’s real footage with real emotion."
- Tara Messer RN, BSN, PCCN, PCU Clinical Supervisor, Mercy Hospital
