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Long Island University’s 68th annual George Polk Awards in Journalism, celebrate the impact of courageous and authentic journalism on our national and global discourse. The George Polk Awards focus on the intrepid, bold, and influential work of the reporters themselves, placing a premium on investigative work that is original, resourceful, and thought-provoking.
This year, the George Polk Awards will be celebrated during three distinct events, highlighting the works of some of our winners, including David Fahrenthold of the Washington Post and Alec MacGillis of ProPublica for their reporting and truth-telling during the 2016 Presidential Campaign; educator, playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith for creating a career that continues to shine light on important social issues like urban conflict, access to education and economic opportunity; and Nanfu Wang, whose documentary Hooligan Sparrow explores the international battle for women and human rights.
Tickets for the events can be reserved in advance:
Screening Hooligan Sparrow, Followed by Q&A with Director Nanfu Wang
2016 Winner of the George Polk Award for Journalistic Achievement in Documentary Film
Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 7:30p.m.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Tickets: http://www.bam.org/film/2017/hooligan-sparrow
David J. Steinberg Seminar, “Covering the Trump Presidency”
Featuring panelists and George Polk Award Winners David Fahrenthold of the Washington Post, Alex MacGillis of ProPublica and Marina Walker Guevara, deputy director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Moderated by Charlayne Hunter Gault of PBS
Thursday, April 6, 2017, 6:30 p.m.
The Kumble Theatre at LIU Brooklyn
One University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Free and Open to the Public. Space is Limited. Reserve a seat by emailing Polk.Awards@liu.edu
68th Annual George Polk Awards Ceremony Luncheon
Awards citations read by Charlayne Hunter-Gault of PBS
Friday, April 7, 2017, 11am
The Roosevelt Hotel, 45 E 45th St, New York, NY
Tickets: Must be purchased in advance at https://community.liu.edu/68thPolk