Rollicking new film Ink makes divisive media mogul Rupert Murdoch into a hero
A new film titled 'Ink', directed by Danny Boyle, depicts the early career of media mogul Rupert Murdoch and has sparked debate at the Venice Film Festival. Critics are divided over whether the film provides a balanced portrayal or if it is too sympathetic toward a controversial figure.
Why it matters
The film highlights the ongoing cultural debate regarding the influence of media moguls on modern democracy and the ethics of journalism.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nicholas Barber Studio Canal Danny Boyle's high-energy drama about Murdoch's early years in UK newspapers has opened at the Venice Film Festival – and its flattering portrayal of the man himself is causing debate.
Rupert Murdoch is one of the most influential media figures of the last half-century. One of the inspirations for Logan Roy in the TV series Succession , the 95-year-old mogul has reshaped the modern media world via his ownership of countless newspapers and television channels, up to and including Fox News.
Whether he has reshaped it for better or worse is a matter of debate. To some, he is a visionary businessman and a champion of the free press. Others believe that certain harmful parts of that free press can be traced back to his door.
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