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by Mykeljon Winckel


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Samantha Blanchard wrote, produced and directed the documentary Silenced, released at www.silenced.co.nz, at Easter this year. Samantha holds a degree in broadcast journalism and writes for a local print publication in the Tasman region. Silenced is her first documentary: a gentle introduction to the imbalance of reporting and the silencing of dissenting voices when one simple narrative was followed along by mainstream media during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Silenced is a must watch for those interested in thinking again about the possible benefits and possible harms we experienced in the COVID era. If we get a similar situation again hopefully this film will better arm you with a wider perspective to make sense of what happened.” ~AUT Professor of Public Health, Grant Schofield


“We also need free listening. We need, Winston Churchill said, takes a lot of bravery to stand up and speak out, but it also takes bravery to sit down and listen.”


Mykeljon Winckel is the managing director and editor of elocal Magazine.


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