John Pilger
Birthday:
9 October 1939, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
John Pilger was born on October 9, 1939 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is a writer and director, known for The War on Democracy (2007), Death of a Nation: The Timor Conspiracy (1994) and The War You Don't See (2010).
It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers without understanding the hidden agendas of the message and the myths ...Show more »
It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers without understanding the hidden agendas of the message and the myths that surround it. Show less «
Official truths are often powerful illusions.
Official truths are often powerful illusions.
[His advice for those who seek career in journalism] If you have passion and a will, you'll find a way.
[His advice for those who seek career in journalism] If you have passion and a will, you'll find a way.
Orwell is almost our litmus test. Some of his satirical writing looks like reality these days.
Orwell is almost our litmus test. Some of his satirical writing looks like reality these days.
I grew up in Sydney in a very political household, where we were all for the underdog.
I grew up in Sydney in a very political household, where we were all for the underdog.