Joseph Pulitzer

This documentary explores the remarkable life of Joseph Pulitzer, the Jewish immigrant from Hungary whose name became synonymous with journalistic excellence. Rising from reporter to powerful publisher, Pulitzer was known for his outspoken editorial voice and for newspapers defined by bold visuals, national reach, and financial success.

Set during America’s rapid expansion in the Gilded Age, the film portrays Pulitzer as the nation’s first media titan and a fierce champion of a free press. His 1911 Supreme Court victory, after being sued for criminal libel by President Theodore Roosevelt during the Panama Canal corruption investigation, helped establish lasting First Amendment protections that continue to resonate today.