The New York Times The New York Times - The Truth Is Worth It: Resolve 2019

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This video advertisement for The New York Times, titled The Truth Is Worth It: Resolve, documents the difficult process of obtaining press access and reporting under government restriction in Myanmar. The visual narrative combines close-up shots of visa application paperwork being filled out with field footage of boat travel, military guards, and monitored government tours. On-screen text traces the barriers and conditions faced by journalists, illustrating the persistence required to uncover suppressed stories. The campaign was created by Droga5 London, with production by Furlined, post-production by Significant Others, animation by Significant Others, sound by Wave Studios, and editing by Final Cut London.