Can you kill the investigative story? Discussion following the screening of “The Killing of a Journalist”
The assassination of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak shocked Europe. Although a powerful political-mafia was behind the ensuing cover-up, the investigative journalists were not intimidated and finished the investigation that led to their colleague's murder.
Collaborating independent journalistic organizations continue to reveal more scandals and abuses of power across Europe and the world. They are paying a heavy price for this – from Pegasus surveillance, through lawsuits and organized hate online -- to threats and violent incidents. Can the unwavering journalists stand together against big business with political connections?
Discussion in English