Jackson Friedman, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Jackson Friedman

Associate Editor

Associate Editor Jackson Friedman has worked since 2010 at the Santa Barbara Independent, where he currently oversees the news department and helps cover breaking news, crime, public safety, and more.

Recent Stories

Film & TV By Jackson Friedman | Tue Mar 24, 2015 | 6:00am

Review: ’71

A British soldier navigates his way through the mean streets of Belfast in this suspenseful but disorienting thriller.

Film & TV By Jackson Friedman | Mon Mar 02, 2015 | 3:02pm

Review: Zero Motivation

Set on an Israeli military base, this female-focused coming-of-age dramedy is both witty and poignant.

Film & TV By Jackson Friedman | Tue Jan 13, 2015 | 6:00am

Review: Selma

This highly watchable MLK biopic is full of heart and modern-day resonance.

Film & TV By Jackson Friedman | Tue Dec 30, 2014 | 6:00am

Review: Into the Woods

Despite some Disneyfication, Into the Woods is a solid adaptation of the Sondheim musical, with messages for kids and adults alike.

Film & TV By Jackson Friedman | Tue Nov 25, 2014 | 6:00am

Review: The Theory of Everything

A smart script, powerful performances, and artful direction round out this heartfelt, original Stephen Hawking biopic.

Film & TV By Jackson Friedman | Tue Nov 11, 2014 | 10:00am

Review: Interstellar

Christopher Nolan’s latest is a spectacularly mind-bending, affecting space opus with epic ambitions.