Mike Walter spent his career chasing big stories, but on one September morning, the biggest story of his career was about to chase him down. He watched as a jet came raining down from the sky. It pierced the Pentagon, and for a time, shattered his emotional well-being. The award winning documentary Breaking News, Breaking Down, is a revealing look at how journalists continually go after breaking news, from 9-11 to Katrina, never imagining how it can break them down. In this landmark film, for the first time ever, a journalist turns the camera on himself and his profession, to candidly talk about how trauma impacted his life and the lives of others. It's a long overdue look at a problem that has been largely ignored for years, until now. In the end you'll watch journalists turn tragedy and trauma into triumph. Please click here for more information on the documentary, Breaking News, Breaking Down.

A panel discussion on the challenges facing journalists who cover traumatic events moderated by Atlanta Press Club member and consultant Dorie Griggs will follow the screening.

Panelists:
Moni Basu, writer/editor at CNN Wire and Dart Center Fellow

Mark Biello, Senior photojournalist at CNN

John McCusker, photojournalist with the New Orleans Times-Picayne, and featured in Breaking News, Breaking Down

Mike Walter, former WUSA-TV news anchor and creator of Breaking News, Breaking Down

WHEN
Wednesday, November 4
6 - 6:30pm reception
6:30-7pm Screening: Breaking News, Breaking Down
7- 8:30pm Panel discussion

WHERE
The Commerce Club, 18th Floor
34 Broad Street Atlanta, GA 30303

Valet parking is available for $6 and is not included in the ticket prices. For directions, please visit www.thecommerceclub.org/location.html. Because of limited parking at TCC, please consider using MARTA, whose Five Points station is across the street, or parking in nearby decks on Marietta Street.

R.S.V.P.
This program is open to the public. APC members and students receive complimentary admission to the event. Please R.S.V.P. so we know how many people to expect. Nonmembers may purchase tickets for $10. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here or by calling 404-57-PRESS. Payment must accompany reservations, and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.