It is not uncommon to see journalists enter dangerous or risky situations for the sake of informing the public. The challenge remains for reporters covering the news to find new ways to do their work while staying safe, especially for those covering protests and high-risk subjects. Join the International Community of the Society of Professional Journalists for a free program as they talk about this with Timothy Myers, an award-winning Australian cinematographer based in Los Angeles. He is currently nominated for a Kennedy Excellence in Journalism Award for his coverage of the Washington DC protests with foreign correspondent Amelia Brace, where his images of the controversial June 1st clearing of peaceful protesters from Lafayette Square by an overly aggressive Police force, were regarded around the world as a violation of constitutional rights, and an infringement on press freedoms.
View this incident here:
News package: https://vimeo.com/445931702
Live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkf-znzWKRc
Congressional hearing: https://vimeo.com/446639294/f2f2b89c6f