Adventures in the lives of others : ethical dilemmas in factual filmmaking / edited by James Quinn ; foreword, Kevin Macdonald ; introduction, James Quinn.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Quinn, James, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Documentary films--Moral and ethical aspects.

Documentary films.

Documentary films--Production and direction.

Motion picture producers and directors--Great Britain--Biography.

Motion picture producers and directors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Distribution:

[London, England] : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2019.

Place of Publication:

London, England : I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd., 2019.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Putting readers into the shoes of film and TV professionals, this is a gripping insider's account of ethics, problem-solving and decision-making at the cutting edge of documentaries and factual television. Both accessible and authoritative, the book brings together a range of intimate, candid accounts of the struggles involved in making documentary film and television, from Grey Gardens and Hoop Dreams to Man on Wire, Super Size Me and Benefits Street. Contributors include legends of the documentary world, eminent filmmakers at the top of their game, emerging directors and producers, and some of the world's most powerful and respected executives. In specially-commissioned pieces, they explore the ethical dilemmas involved in uncovering secrets and breaking taboos, accessing closed and dangerous worlds, fighting injustice, filming raw sex and violence, documenting acts of evil, and the many challenges of turning real life into compelling entertainment.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Ethics and Documentaries: A Short History / John Ellis

Chapter 2. Uncovering the Truth / Alex Gibney

Chapter 3. Telling Stories / James Marsh

Chapter 4. Acts of Evil / André Singer

Chapter 5. Incendiary Issues / Kieran Smith

Chapter 6. Taboo Subjects / Eric Steel

Chapter 7. Development / James Quinn

Chapter 8. Pushing Boundaries / Ralph Lee

Chapter 9. The Greater Good / Brian Woods

Chapter 10. Personal Filmmaking / Sue Bourne

Chapter 11. Secrets / Albert Maysles

Chapter 12. Heroes / Asif Kapadia

Chapter 13. Sex / Leo Maguire

Chapter 14. Death / Charlie Russell

Chapter 15. Politics / Marshall Curry

Chapter 16. Crime / Simon Ford

Chapter 17. Violence / Penny Woolcock

Chapter 18. Prisons / Liz Garbus

Chapter 19. Poverty / Anthony Wonke

Chapter 20. Vulnerable People / Dave Nath

Chapter 21. Fighting for Justice / Barbara Kopple

Chapter 22. Alien Environments / Dan Reed

Chapter 23. Technology / David Clews

Chapter 24. Factual Formats / Alex Graham

Chapter 25. Long-Term Projects / Steve James

Chapter 26. Large-Scale Projects / Amy Flanagan

Chapter 27. Humour

Chapter 28. Editing / Rupert Houseman

Chapter 29. Aftercare / Nick Fraser

Chapter 30. Making Choices / Nick Broomfield

Index of Film and Television Titles.

Notes:

Includes index.

Print version record.

ISBN:

9780755695201

0755695208

9780857726520

0857726528

OCLC:

1128163015