Dir. Sharon Liese | Documentary | U.S.A. | 2026 | 1 hr. 34 min.

Followed by a discussion with director Sharon Liese

After a police raid on the Marion County Record, a century-old independent weekly newspaper, a quiet Kansas town is thrust into the international spotlight. The seizure of documents and sudden death of the paper’s 98-year-old co-owner ignites a national debate over government overreach, press freedom, and constitutional rights, while legal, ethical, and emotional tensions build. Nominated for a grand jury prize at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, this documentary is a gripping portrayal of resilience and the fragile state of journalism in America, revealing how a single local newsroom can become a battleground for democracy itself.