WATCH: Life & Death in The Pitt

Noah Wyle, actor Katherine LaNasa, and producers/writers Dr. Joe Sachs, Simran Baidwan, and R. Scott Gemmill share their reflections on the power and responsibility of telling accurate medical stories on television. Drawing on research from the Lear Center's Media Impact Project, the video highlights how authentic storytelling (developed with support from Hollywood, Health & Society) can resonate with audiences, validate frontline health professionals, and drive real-world attitudes and behavior change.

Read the study here.

The Norman Lear Center's Media Impact Project researches how entertainment and news influence our thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, knowledge and actions. We work with researchers, the film and TV industry, nonprofits, and news organizations, and share our research with the public. We are part of the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.