At a time when journalism is consistently under fire and censorship threatens how we consume the news, directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin tell the story of Amy Goodman. She’s an independent journalist who dedicated her career to making sure those overlooked by mainstream media have their stories told.  

Goodman has been at the forefront of protests, war and acts of terrorism.  She has been in the White House press room, she’s asked the tough questions.  Her and her team believes journalism influences our view of the world, and sometimes even changes it.  

Steal This Story, Please! is so named for a quote from Goodman herself.  She’s more than happy if another news outlet wants to pick up her reporting.  If it spreads the word on climate change, or injustice, or anything else getting glazed over in the media, she is happy to share.  Her mission is to make news, truly independent news, as accessible to everyone as possible.  Her show, Democracy Now, currently airing on 1500 radio and TV stations is completely audience funded.  

This biographical documentary tells of Amy Goodman’s life as a journalist by re-visiting some of the largest stories she has covered through archival footage and interviews.  Along the way we learn how Goodman’s Jewish heritage informed her curiosity and how her brother’s family newspaper taught her how to communicate in print.  Her history is woven amongst the news.  

The way Goodman’s story is presented isn’t evolutionary, but Goodman herself is.  Steal This Story, Please! gives us insight into a truly inspirational woman. A career reporter who continues to lean into the hard stories when a lot of media is pulling away.  May this film help us all to hold media accountable, for its importance in shaping the world should not be taken for granted.