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Ricky Rap: Freedom of the press is essential to democracy

Rick Mills recommends three Academy Award-winning films to watch to remind us of the importance of real journalism during trying times
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Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman star as jurnalist Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in 'All the President's Men'

Ricky Rap is 10 thoughts and offerings in rhythmic form from Niagara’s own, Rick Mills. Retired from the steel industry, he continues pastoral ministry in town. Ricky Rap is "intended to help believe in and laugh at ourselves." 

1. Three Academy Award nominated movies worth watching. 

2. All The Presidents Men - 1976. 

3. Network - 1976. 

4. The Post - 2017. 

5. Two of which are true stories. 

6. Freedom of the press is vital to the performance of democracy. 

7. Fear mustn't "trump" reportorial independency. 

8. Ontarian's will have been busy voting the first half of 2025. 

9. It's our freedom to do so. 

10. God help us.