dent in the broadcasting field. He teaches Atwater about the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity. With his guidance, Tally makes a great name for herself because she is always willing to go out on a line to get the truth. Homesboro is the stepping stone in Tally Atwater’s career. Homesboro is a prison that Atwater visits in an attempt to do a follow up on a previous story. While she is reporting inside the prison, a jailbreak occurs. There is complete chaos, bullets are flying, and people are dying left and right. Throughout this whole incident, Tally is constantly trying to get the story. Although her life is in danger, she never fails to be right in the middle of the action. Not only does she get the story, Tally proves that she is no longer worried about every hair being in place or having her lipstick on straight. All that she is concerned with is presenting a story that will successfully inform the public.Not only does “Up Close and Personal” effectively illustrate the importance of keeping journalistic integrity, but also, it portrays real life and real life issues. To be successful in most fields it is mandatory to fall victim to corporate socialization. Until one can prove him/herself a success, being politically conscious is the one sure stepping stone. However, if a person is exceptionally talented, like Tally Atwater, he/she will be able to surpass the political aspect of being successful. Atwater makes it to the top by what she knows, not whom she knows. Although she is lucky to come upon Warren Justice, Atwater makes herself a star. She knows when and what has to be done and lets very little come between her and a story. “Up Close and Personal” effectively portrays how exceptional journalism can still win success and fame. Not only does Tally Atwater prove that it is not about what you look like or whom you know, but what you are able to produce. If a person has ...
