HBO Documentary honors Helen Thomas -- airs Monday 8/18 9pmEST

[lavenderdiva]

link: http://www.hbo.com/docs/docuseries/helenthomas/index.html

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A legend in political reporting, Helen Thomas has covered every president since John F. Kennedy, earning the nickname "First Lady of the Press." Now in her 80s, the venerable journalist sits down to review her life and career in depth for the first time, engaging in a one-on-one interview with award-winning director Rory Kennedy, when THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT: HELEN THOMAS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

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The fact that Rory Kennedy, niece of John F. Kennedy, directed the film and interviewed Thomas seems particularly appropriate, given the fact that JFK was the first president Thomas covered (and was one she greatly revered). Their conversation is supplemented by archival clips of Thomas in action, as well as photos.

For more than six decades, Thomas has held a front row seat at White House press conferences, covering nine presidents. "I think that presidents deserve to be questioned, perhaps irreverently, to bring them down a size," Thomas says of her own role in the White House Press Corps, believing strongly that the White House press conference is the only forum where a president can be questioned on a regular basis and held accountable for his actions.

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Idolized by many and despised by some, Thomas is a determined, steadfast journalist who maintains the utmost respect for the office of the presidency, even while knowing it is her job to ask the tough questions. After more than six decades of presiding over the White House Press Corps, she remains true to her journalistic ideals, noting, "If we don't ask the questions, then they won't get asked."

This documentary will air on HBO tomorrow night, Monday 08/18, at 9pmEST, 8pmCST. I'm sure this will be an insightful interview, done by Rory Kennedy.

[CatWoman]

1. thank you for this, LD

:hi:

can't wait to watch :)

[lavenderdiva]

2. no problem-

I think it will be a wonderful program to watch. I already respect Ms. Thomas so much, and learning more about her tomorrow night, will only expand that respect. :hi:

[CatWoman]

3. kick

:kick:

[helderheid]

4. YEAH!!

:woohoo:

[helderheid]

5. kicking and posting Helen surrounded by organic roses lovingly arranged by DUers

[lavenderdiva]

7. that's a beautiful picture, helderheid!

Thank you for posting it tonight-- :hi:

[stuntcat]

12. aw!

this rocks! :loveya:

[helderheid]

6. Oh this is TONIGHT! WOOT! I will get my DVR set up. :)

[SeattleGirl]

8. Great documentary!

She is what all journalists should aspire to be!

(And I loved the clip of her at the correspondent's dinner!)

[stuntcat]

10. (did it rock or did it ROCK?)

I don't see it on youtube, but she sure can sing!

[SeattleGirl]

13. Yes, she can!

And yes, it's ROCKED!

[malaise]

11. Very good

I love Helen Thomas.

[stuntcat]

9. omg.. I love Helen.

:headbang: we need more Helen. I could watch the video of her singing over and over too :blush: