The history of The National ENQUIRER is well documented in a new, must-see documentary "Enquiring Minds: The Untold Story of the Man Behind the National Enquirer", focusing on the publication’s 88-year history, and its’ undeniable influence on American journalism.
The documentary, directed by Emmy-award winner Ric Burns, takes a close look at founder and publisher Generoso “Gene” Pope, Jr., and his fearless venture to give the public exactly what it wanted to read about: celebrity dirt, philandering politicians, circus sideshows and blood spattered crime scenes.
“Enquiring Minds: The Untold Story of the Man Behind the National Enquirer”, through exclusive interviews and rare footage, illustrates Pope’s rise through the ranks, and the tabloid’s tradition as a staple of the supermarket checkout line — and a key source of breaking news.
“A history of American journalism “would not be complete without the story of the National Enquirer,”PopMatters wrote in their review.
"Enquiring Minds: The Untold Story of the Man Behind the National Enquirer" hits iTunes Friday for $11.99 for HD and $10.99 for SD to own; and $4.99 HD/$3.99 SD to rent.
So, as you sip on egg nog and unwrap gifts in this season of guilty pleasures, check out the film that’s as guilty a pleasure as The ENQUIRER itself!
