Fiction, Non, Right and Wrong

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Here's a 3-quick survey about ethics and the difference between reality and movies.

1. The new documentary "Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain" includes three lines of voiceover that sound like the late Mr. Bourdain, but were computer-generated. This "deep fake" is not made apparent to the audience. Is this OK?

Sure. It's not much different than selective editing of actual spoken words.

No. It erodes our trust in documentaries.

Depends. Is it something Bourdain might easily have said? Are they key lines or just for utility in the storytelling?

No. It takes advantage of a deceased person who can't speak for themselves.

Sure. Filmmakers, even documentarians, should make us of all available technology to make a great film.

Other:

2. Should docudramas (scripted dramatizations of actual events and people's lives) stick to the historical record as closely as possible? *

Depends on whether the tag at the start says---"Based on a true story" or "Inspired by a true story"

No. Most viewers don't read these movies as historical truth, anyway.

Depends on how important the story to history or society.

Yes. Most viewers read these movies as history, so the filmmaker is responsible for being as truthful as possible.

No. It's more important to tell an entertaining story.

Other:

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from Mighty Times: The Children's March

3. The 5-minute clip above, from a 2004 civil rights documentary, contains over a dozen shots that were filmed by the filmmakers, and are not archival footage from the era. Can you tell what's what? Is this blending OK? (Note: this practice continues today)

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