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Greg Barker
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In the aftermath of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, a group of amateur internet sleuths took to social media to help identify the perpetrators. As the investigation unfolded, their online efforts had unintended consequences, leading to the false accusation of an innocent man. "The Thread" delves into the impact of citizen journalism on modern news reporting, revealing how the blurring of lines between professional and amateur reporting can have far-reaching and unpredictable effects. Through interviews with journalists, media executives, and social media users, this documentary sheds light on the changing face of journalism in the digital age.

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