Paper Tiger Television (1981) is a documentary, news, talk web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Paper Tiger Television online in HD.
Paper Tiger Television — Storyline
Paper Tiger Television is a public-access television series created in 1981 by a New York–based media collective led by DeeDee Halleck. Produced with a low-budget, do-it-yourself aesthetic, the series features artists, scholars, and activists critically examining mainstream media, often by analyzing newspapers, magazines, or television content on camera. Distributed through public-access channels and grassroots networks, the program became an influential example of alternative media, promoting media literacy and challenging corporate control of information.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: DeeDee Halleck
Paper Tiger Television — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1981-01-01 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Genre | Documentary, News, Talk |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
Paper Tiger Television — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Herbert Schiller Reads The New York Times: The Steering Mechanism of the Ruling Class (1981-01-01) — Media scholar Herbert Schiller analyzes The New York Times, examining how its structure and content shape political and cultural narratives.
- E2: Natalie Didn’t Drown: Joan Braderman Reads The National Enquirer (1982-01-01) — Joan Braderman critiques tabloid journalism through The National Enquirer, focusing on sensationalism and narrative construction
- E3: Stuart Ewen Reads The New York Post: Fantasy, Morality and Authority (1982-01-07) — Stuart Ewen examines The New York Post, analyzing its presentation of morality, authority, and popular culture.
- E4: Bill Tabb Reads U.S. News & World Report: Disrobing the Economy (1982-05-26) — Economist Bill Tabb critiques economic reporting in U.S. News & World Report, focusing on how financial narratives are framed.
- E5: Tuli Kupferberg Reads Rolling Stone: Always Smile When You Give ’em the Shaft (1982-10-13) — Poet Tuli Kupferberg analyzes Rolling Stone, examining its political positioning and cultural messaging.
- E6: Martha Rosler Reads Vogue: Wishing, Dreaming, Winning, Spending (1982-12-01) — Artist Martha Rosler critiques Vogue, focusing on consumer culture, gender roles, and advertising imagery.
- E7: Archie Singham Reads Foreign Policy: A Look at the Old Boy’s Network (1983-05-04) — Archie Singham examines Foreign Policy magazine, analyzing its perspectives on global power and elite networks.
- E8: Joel Kovel Reads Life Magazine: It’s a New Life, Painting a Corpse (1983-09-21) — Joel Kovel critiques Life magazine, exploring how it constructs narratives of American life and social reality.
- E9: Stanley Aronowitz Reads The New York Times: A Timely Look at Labor (1983-09-22) — Stanley Aronowitz analyzes labor coverage in The New York Times, focusing on representation of workers and unions.
- E10: Elayne Rapping Swoons to Romance Novels (1983-09-23) — Elayne Rapping examines romance novels, exploring their themes, audience, and cultural significance.
- E11: Richie Perez Watches Fort Apache: The Bronx (1983-09-28) — Richie Perez critiques the film Fort Apache, The Bronx, focusing on its portrayal of urban communities and policing.
- E12: Patty Zimmerman Reads Variety: Hooray for Hollywood (1984-06-20) — Patty Zimmerman analyzes Variety, examining the film industry’s trade press and its framing of Hollywood.
- E13: Pearl Bowser Looks at Early Black Cinema: The Legacy of Oscar Micheaux (1984-06-21) — Pearl Bowser explores early Black cinema through the work of Oscar Micheaux, examining its historical significance.
- E14: Renee Tajima Reads Asian Images in American Film: Charlie Chan Go Home! (1984-06-22) — Renee Tajima critiques representations of Asian Americans in film, focusing on stereotypes such as Charlie Chan.
- E15: Marc Crispin Miller Reads Cigarette Ads: Lots More Ifs, Ands & Butts (1985-01-01) — Marc Crispin Miller analyzes cigarette advertising, examining persuasive techniques and cultural messaging.
- E16: Jean Franco Reads Mexican Novelas: Adiós Machismo! Hola Maquilladora (1985-01-03) — Jean Franco examines Mexican popular literature, analyzing gender roles and cultural narratives.
- E17: Flo Kennedy Reads U.S. Press on South Africa: The Hair in the Milk (1985-02-01) — Flo Kennedy critiques U.S. media coverage of apartheid South Africa, focusing on omissions and framing.
- E18: Noam Chomsky Reads The New York Times: Seeking Peace in the Middle East (1985-06-01) — Noam Chomsky analyzes The New York Times’ coverage of the Middle East, examining language and political framing.
- E19: Thulani Davis Asks, Why Howard Beach?: Racial Violence and the Media (1987-01-21) — Thulani Davis examines media coverage of racial violence, focusing on the Howard Beach incident.
- E20: Donna Haraway Reads The National Geographic on Primates (1987-01-22) — Donna Haraway critiques National Geographic’s portrayal of primates, exploring scientific narratives and ideology.
- E21: Born to Be Sold: Martha Rosler Reads the Strange Case of Baby S/M (1988-01-01) — Martha Rosler examines media coverage of a high-profile custody case, analyzing themes of commodification and morality.
- E22: Fred Landis Reads The Washington Times: The Dark Side of the Moonie (1989-01-01) — Fred Landis analyzes The Washington Times, focusing on its ownership and ideological influence.
- E23: Protest + Education Can Equal Change (featuring Kathy High) (1992-01-01) — This program documents activist strategies combining protest and education to promote social change.
- E24: The Last Graduation: The Rise and Fall of College Programs in Prison (1997-01-01) — The film examines the development and dismantling of higher education programs within U.S. prisons.
- E25: Class Dismissed (featuring Howard Zinn and James Loewen) (2004-01-01) — Historians Howard Zinn and James Loewen critique the teaching of American history, focusing on omissions and narrative bias.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Paper Tiger Television have? 1 season(s) with 25 episodes.
Who created Paper Tiger Television? DeeDee Halleck.
Where can I watch Paper Tiger Television? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
