The Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation is launching an ambitious new monthly film series, Bylines, Broadcasts and the Big Screen, bringing some of the most influential journalists of the past century to Palm Springs for screenings, conversations, and community dialogue. Produced in partnership with the Palm Springs Cultural Center, the series runs from September 2026 through April 2027 and highlights landmark films that explore the power, responsibility, and cultural impact of journalism.
“Journalists have been one of the most widely portrayed professions in films, because the public is fascinated by the work they do,” said CVJF President Randy Lovely. “CVJF is excited to partner with the Palm Springs Cultural Center to screen these amazing movies and to engage the community in conversations about the work of journalists — and the important role they play in society.”
Several screenings will feature the real journalists whose work inspired the films. Carl Bernstein will appear in January for All the President’s Men, discussing his Watergate reporting with Bob Woodward. Megan Twohey joins the February screening of She Said to reflect on her Pulitzer Prize‑winning investigation into Harvey Weinstein. Former Boston Globe editor Walter Robinson will attend the November screening of Spotlight, the film depicting his team’s groundbreaking reporting on clergy abuse.
The series is presented by the Supple Foundation, with additional support from the Donald and Coeta Barker Foundation; David Cantwell and Vincent Monteleone; Stuart Kent and Mark Pellegrino; Jim and Carol Egan; and David Hood. Proceeds benefit both CVJF and the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
Season passes are now available on the Cultural Center’s website, with individual tickets going on sale July 27. Packages range from $200 for all screenings to $1,000 for benefactor access, including receptions and on‑stage recognition.
Film Lineup & Special Guests
September 13 — Citizen Kane
Reporters race to decode the final word of publishing titan Charles Foster Kane: “Rosebud.” Special Guests: Josh Mankiewicz (Dateline NBC) and Ben Mankiewicz (Turner Classic Movies).
October 11 — The Insider
A chemist risks everything to expose Big Tobacco on 60 Minutes. Special Guests: Lowell Bergman and Sharon Tiller (Frontline).
November 15 — Spotlight
The Boston Globe’s investigation into systemic clergy abuse. Special Guest: Walter Robinson.
December 13 — Deadline USA
A crusading editor fights to publish an exposé before his paper is sold. Special Guest: Alan Rode.
January 24 — All the President’s Men
Bernstein and Woodward uncover the Watergate scandal. Special Guest: Carl Bernstein.
February 28 — She Said
Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break the Weinstein story. Special Guest: Megan Twohey.
March 14 — Good Night, and Good Luck
Edward R. Murrow challenges McCarthyism on national television. Special Guest: Steven C. Smith.
April 18 — Network
A network exploits an unraveling news anchor for ratings. Special Guest: Dave Karger.
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