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Ailes Documentary Maker to Newsmax TV: I Wanted 'Fair and Balanced' Film

Security stands in front of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes as he leaves the News Corp building, July 19, 2016 in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty)

By Brian Trusdell | Friday, 31 July 2020 09:10 PM EDT

Attorney and documentary filmmaker Michael Barnes told Newsmax TVon Friday that he was looking for a more “fair and balanced” portrayal of Fox News Channel creator Roger Ailes in his latest project, “Man in the Arena,” after others had produced numerous books and films that were critical of him.

Barnes' film, released July 24, is narrated by actor Jon Voight and comes after his documentary “Divide and Conquer” in 2018, feature film “Bombshell” and miniseries “The Loudest Voice” which painted Ailes and Fox News Channel unflatteringly.

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