Steal This Story, Please!

If there’s an uncomfortable question that is avoided by everybody, Amy Goodman is sure to ask it. A relevant reminder of the extraordinary power of journalism.

Undeterred by fierce politicians, armed soldiers and riot police, Amy Goodman has spent three decades reporting on some of the most important stories of our time: from East Timor to Morocco, from Nigeria to Gaza, from the events on September 11 to the Iraq War. Goodman amplifies stories and voices too often silenced by commercial media. Together with a small team of colleagues, she presents the daily news programme Democracy Now!, which has been broadcast since 1996 without any government funding, relying solely on donors, foundations and listeners. A compelling and inspiring story told by Oscar-nominated filmmakers, this film is about an independent journalist whose relentless determination to uncover the truth serves as a reminder that journalism is not merely a means of informing, but also a powerful tool for social justice.

„This year, while putting together the festival programme, we watched quite a few films about journalists and their stories, yet we were often left with the feeling that something was being left unsaid. The journalists themselves were reluctant to fully reveal themselves, while filmmakers tended to avoid the more uncomfortable aspects of their stories. In contrast, this film, as its title suggests, leaves nothing out of frame. It openly reveals the realities behind journalism, does not shy away from topics that remain highly relevant today, and at its centre is a brave, strong woman who is not afraid to seek answers to inconvenient questions – and to share what she finds.“ – Judita Ragauskaitė, curator of the Impact Competition programme.

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IDFA 2025
SIFF DocFest 2025 — Audience Award for Best Documentary Film
HUMAN IDFF 2026 — Best Film in the International Competition
Sydney Film Festival 2026
Sheffield DocFest 2026

This film is not available online.