THE PAPER takes an in-depth look at the pressures and problems of modern journalism as faced by the staff of a university newspaper embroiled in controversy. Chronicling a year in the life of Pennsylvania State University’s Daily Collegian, the film features first-time journalists tackling the foremost challenges of today’s news media. <br /><br />THE PAPER premieres Tuesday, December 11 on INDEPENDENT LENS, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. <br /><br />Visit the Web site for more: <a class="link" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/paper/">http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/paper/</a>