Jackson - Local filmmaker Sue Wilson’s documentary “Broadcast Blues,” described on its website as the “movie the media doesn’t want you to see,” is being shown by the Amador Democratic Party as part of their dinner and a movie night. The film tackles “corporate media growth and consolidation, deregulation, the Fairness Doctrine, manipulation of news content, indecency, the importance of broadcast Localism, how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) responds to citizens who commission it- and more,” says Randy Bayne, Chair of the Amador County Democratic Central Committee. Wilson, a 22 year veteran of the journalism industry, has always been concerned with the growing control media giants have over the airwaves. “I saw what was happening to real people and to society and journalism as a result of bad policies and said ‘No more’,” Wilson told the Sacramento Bee in March. Specific to her film, Wilson examines Clear Channel Communications monopoly of publicly owned airwaves and a court ruling allowing Fox News to broadcast news that does not have to be true, according to her website. “I think people feel disempowered," said Wilson. “People need to feel [that] they’re powered. Policy makers only change laws and rules when the public stands up and starts to scream.” The documentary earned Wilson top prize at the Sacramento International Film Festival, leading to appearances on nationally syndicated talk shows and mentions at the Huffington Post. On a local level, Sue has appeared publicly to promote her film, including at the County Fair this year. “What’s really great about Sue Wilson living in Amador County is that she is going to join us for the showing of her movie,” said Bayne. The Amador Democratic Party Dinner and a Movie event takes place Friday, October 16 from 6-9:30pm at Thomi’s Banquet Room, 627 South Highway 49 in Jackson. The event includes a Spaghetti Dinner and a showing of “Broadcast Blues.” You must RSVP. For more information on the event, call 257-1397. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.