An engaging look at the life and career of legendary 60 Minutes newsman Mike Wallace, and how he redefined broadcast journalism with his hard-hitting interview style.
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ABOUT
For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Mike's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today's precarious tipping point.
Synopsis
For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Mike's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today's precarious tipping point.
FILMMAKER
Raised in Tel Aviv, Avi Belkin is a hands-on filmmaker working across documentary and fiction. His 2015 film, Winding, tells the story of Israel’s infamous river Yarkon. It won best documentary at the Haifa International Film Festival. Previously, his short films played widely in the international festival circuit. Belkin is currently directing a new true-crime series with Delirio Films and Blumhouse for AMC. Mike Wallace Is Here is his debut English-language feature.
Avi Belkin
Raised in Tel Aviv, Avi Belkin is a hands-on filmmaker working across documentary and fiction. His 2015 film, Winding, tells the story of Israel’s infamous river Yarkon. It won best documentary at the Haifa International Film Festival. Previously, his short films played widely in the international festival circuit. Belkin is currently directing a new true-crime series with Delirio Films and Blumhouse for AMC. Mike Wallace Is Here is his debut English-language feature.
Reviews
"Artfully entertaining" ★★★★ - The Times
"Hugely entertaining" ★★★★ - The Irish Times
"Brisk and compelling" - Variety
"Compulsively engrossing" - The Hollywood Reporter
“An intelligent and compelling work” - Screen Daily