Washington Post airs Super Bowl ad honoring journalists, press freedom

Source: The Hill | February 3, 2019 | Justin Wise

The Washington Post on Sunday aired its first Super Bowl advertisement, a one-minute long compilation of historic images and clips meant to signify the role of journalists. 

The ad, which was narrated by actor Tom Hanks, aired during the fourth quarter of the contest between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. 

“When we go off to war. When we exercise our rights. When we soar to our greatest heights,” Hanks says as the ad shows images of the World War II D-Day invasion and the first moon landing, among others. “When we mourn and pray. When our neighbors are at risk. When our nation is threatened.

“There’s someone to gather the facts. To bring you the story. No matter the cost. Because knowing empowers us.Knowing helps us decide. Knowing keeps us free,” Hanks concludes as the commercial blares the newspaper’s slogan, “Democracy Dies in Darkness.”

The ad features clips of Fox News’ Bret Baier and CNN’s Anderson Cooper, among other reporters, and gives a special tribute to Jamal Khashoggi, the Washington Post columnist who was allegedly murdered last year after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

The commercial also showcases Austin Tice, a freelance reporter who has been missing in Syria for more than six years.

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