Documentary Ethics
Filmmaker John Richie discusses the ethical considerations of making documentary films.
Documentary Ethics
Join us on zoom for a discussion with Filmmaker John Richie about documentary ethics.
Topics to be discussed include:
-How to conduct an interview: Do's and Don'ts
-Proper boundaries and obligations to film participants and subjects.
-Ethics in Editing.
-Representation: Perspectives and who tells the story.
-Citing Facts and Data
Meet your instructor
Documentary Filmmaker and Educator
John Richie
John Richie is a director and producer who specializes in documentary and branded content. He was a producer on BET’s BOILING POINT, a 6 part docuseries which examines systemic racism through the lens of current historical events. He has worked as the Social Media Producer for BRAVO’S PROJECT RUNWAY for multiple seasons. John has directed and produced 2 feature length documentaries involving gun violence in the United States. SHELL SHOCKED premiered on PBS’s AMERICA REFRAMED series in 2015 and 91% continues to be used as a tool to build support for gun legislation reform. John continues to work on his series WaterWays which takes a look at community struggle along Louisiana’s disappearing coast and the State’s efforts to combat climate change and the negative effects of industry.
CLASS OVERVIEW
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How to conduct an interview
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Proper boundaries and obligations to film participants and subjects
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Ethics in Editing
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Representation: Perspectives and who tells the story
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Citing Facts and Data
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