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Steal This Story, Please!

June 5, 2026
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Director
Carl Deal & Tia Lessin
Released
2026
Country
United States
Run Time
1h 38m
Rating
Format
Film
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Steal This Story, Please!

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Overview

FILM SCREENING + Q&As WITH JOURNALIST AMY GOODMAN, FILMMAKERS CARL DEAL & TIA LESSIN (DIRECTOR & PRODUCER):

Q&A TIMES:  JUNE 6 at 4:00 PM, JUNE 6 at 6:30 PM, JUNE 7 at 1:00 PM

Amy Goodman takes on soldiers, politicians, and corporate media in a fearless pursuit of truth.

Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos of her daily news show Democracy Now!, Goodman broadcasts stories and voices routinely silenced by commercial media.

Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin (Trouble the Water, The Janes) take us behind the scenes with the warm, wisecracking granddaughter of an Orthodox rabbi — raised in a tradition of asking hard questions – as she navigates a news landscape reshaped by technology, corporate consolidation, and political assaults on truth itself. Urgent, provocative and unexpectedly funny, Steal This Story, Please! is both a call to action and a celebration of resistance, posing the question: what happens to democracy when the press surrenders to power?

JUNE 6th @ 4:00 MODERATED BY TOM HUDSON

Tom Hudson, Interim CEO of WLRN

For more than two decades, Hudson has played a leading role in public media journalism and programming, earning the trust of audiences across South Florida through his thoughtful reporting, editorial leadership, and commitment to public service journalism.

JUNE 6th @ 6:30 MODERATED BY AMALIE NASH

Amalie Nash is vice president for journalism at Knight Foundation, where she helps lead the foundation’s work to strengthen local journalism and the information ecosystems that communities rely on. She has spent her career in local news, rising from reporter to executive editor to senior vice president of local news at the USA TODAY Network. Most recently, she served as the Newsroom Transformation Initiative lead for the International News Media Association and head of transformation for the National Trust for Local News. Her work has focused on newsroom transformation, audience strategy and sustainable models for local journalism.

JUNE 7th @ 1:00 PM MODERATED BY MARIA RODRIGUEZ, INTRODUCTION FROM HAYLEY MARGOLIS OF JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE

Maria Rodriguez, Board Chair of La Mesa Boricua and Florida Rising Together
Hayley Margolis, JVP South Florida

Reviews

"Goodman's story offers a compelling reminder that smart, honest, and accurate reporting is a duty, not a business."

—Pat Mullen, POV Magazine

“A long-overdue tribute to an independent media trailblazer and a timely reminder of what journalism ought to be, Steal This Story, Please! is highly recommended.”  

– Ted Metrakas, Film Forward

"A lot of fearless gumption, and one giant finger to the man."

—Lauren Wissot, Filmmaker Magazine

“A thrilling and chilling reminder of how and what journalism should be” 

– Joan Amenn, In Their Own League

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Miami Beach, FL 33139

Showtimes

Fri
Jun 5
7:00 pm
Fri
Jun 5
9:00 pm
Sat
Jun 6
2:00 pm
Sat
Jun 6
4:00 pm
Sat
Jun 6
6:30 pm
Sat
Jun 6
9:15 pm
Sun
Jun 7
1:00 pm
Sun
Jun 7
4:00 pm
Sun
Jun 7
6:00 pm
Sun
Jun 7
8:00 pm
Mon
Jun 8
7:00 pm
Tue
Jun 9
9:00 pm
Tue
Jun 9
7:00 pm
Tue
Jun 9
9:00 pm
Wed
Jun 10
9:30 pm
Thu
Jun 11
9:00 pm
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• Older Adults (62+ years old w/ valid ID) – $10.00
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• Children (12 years old & under) – $10.00
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Event Details

• Adults – $12.50
• Older Adults (62+ years old w/ valid ID) – $10.00
• Students & Teachers (w/ valid ID) – $10.00
• Children (12 years old & under) – $10.00
• Military (w/ valid ID) – $10.00
• O Cinema Members – $8.50
(All tickets are available online and at the box office. Prices for special events and select screenings may vary. Please note ticket prices before you complete your purchase. All prices are subject to change without notice.)

All Miami Beach residents get 20% off Adult tickets on the FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ O Cinema South Beach! (w/ valid proof of residency)

ALL FILMS START EXACTLY AT THE LISTED TIME, AND ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, NO EXCEPTIONS.

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