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Had 2011 not proven to be such a spectacular and competitive year for documentaries, Page One: Inside the New York Times might have received more year-end attention from the various critics’ groups and movie guilds. Nevertheless, it remains a captivating examination of how the Times — and, by extension, all print newspapers — are continuously learning to survive in the age of the Internet. (Bonus: Look for a quick appearance by Creative Loafing!) The Morrison Regional Library will host a free screening of the movie on Saturday (March 10, 1:30 p.m.), followed by a discussion with John Grooms, former editor and present columnist for Creative Loafing, and Tommy Tomlinson, blogger and columnist for the Charlotte Observer. — Matt Brunson

Free admission. 1:30 p.m. Morrison Regional Library, 7015 Morrison Blvd.

Matt Brunson is Film Editor, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Senior Editor for Creative Loafing Charlotte. He's been with the alternative newsweekly since 1988, initially as a freelance film critic before...

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