{"id":38970,"date":"2026-04-18T14:14:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T18:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunterword.com\/?p=38970"},"modified":"2026-04-18T14:14:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T18:14:56","slug":"activist-j-prof-gregg-morris-to-cover-25th-tribeca-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/activist-j-prof-gregg-morris-to-cover-25th-tribeca-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Activist Journalism Professor Greggory Morris Approved to Cover 25th Tribeca Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Greggory Morris\u2014founding editor of the WORD <\/em>as well as an activist journalism professor, writer, author, and longtime advocate for independent media and who has a deep passion for filmmaking\u2014has been officially approved to cover the 25th Tribeca Festival, taking place Wednesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 14, 2026 \u2013 for the WORD,<\/em> of course.<\/p>\n

Morris will be covering one of the film industry\u2019s most influential cultural events. His reviewing and reporting is to focus on film criticism, industry trends and the intersection of storytelling, culture, and social impact. As an activist journalism professor and working writer, Morris brings a perspective shaped by both academic inquiry and real-world media practice. His longstanding interest in filmmaking informs a critical lens that prioritizes narrative integrity, representation, and the role of film in public discourse.<\/p>\n

Festival organizers will continue to release programming announcements and updates in the coming weeks, which will be sent to registered media participants.<\/p>\n

About Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morris is an activist journalism professor, writer, and author whose work engages issues of media accountability, culture, and social justice. He is also the founder of The WORD<\/em>, an independent journalism platform. A committed observer of film as both art and social commentary, Morris approaches festival coverage with an emphasis on critical analysis and public engagement.<\/p>\n

About the Tribeca Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now in its 25th year, the Tribeca Festival is a globally recognized platform celebrating storytelling across film, television, immersive media, music, and more. Founded in 2002, the festival remains a cornerstone of New York City\u2019s cultural landscape and a launchpad for emerging and established creators.<\/p>\n

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the WORD<\/strong><\/em> Editor Gregg W. Morris<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Greggory Morris\u2014founding editor of the WORD as well as an activist journalism professor, writer, author, and longtime advocate for independent media and who has a deep passion for filmmaking\u2014has been officially approved to cover the 25th Tribeca Festival, taking place…<\/p>\n

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