Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People
Season 33 Episode 5 | 1h 24m 17s
Discover the man behind the award. An immigrant who became a media mogul with an outspoken, cantankerous voice, who created two bestselling newspapers, Joseph Pulitzer championed what he regarded as the sacred role of a free press in a democracy. Directed by Oren Rudavsky (Time for School: 2003-2016).
Aired: 04/12/19
Expires: 04/11/22
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