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Jon Snow: A Last Big Story review – A moving portrait of a legendary broadcaster coping with Alzheimer’s, and still getting the scoop (opens original article in a new tab)

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Jon Snow, a legendary broadcaster, returns to Channel 4 for a documentary that portrays his experience with Alzheimer's while he continues to report on a major environmental disaster in Zambia.

  • Jon Snow, a renowned broadcaster, returns to Channel 4 for a documentary about his Alzheimer's diagnosis and ongoing journalism.
  • The documentary showcases Snow's efforts to report on a toxic waste disaster in Zambia despite his cognitive decline.
  • The film balances Snow's personal struggle with Alzheimer's and his continued journalistic pursuits, though some aesthetic choices are criticized.

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