FMP

Accuracy

• Must be accurate and Factual
• Documentary maker loses creditability
• Viewer loses faith in documentary production team

• Research
• Contact/Interview People (Primary)
• Internet/Books/Magazines etc (Secondary)

• Could be sued (e.g. libel/slander)

Balance/Bias/Impartiality

Balance:
Presenting both sides of the argument

Bias:
Taking only one side of the argument

(e.g. Loose Change

- Biased against US Government

- No positive angle on US Government

- No interviews)

Impartiality:
Not taking any side of the argument

Representation

Speaking on behalf of someone else

Stereo Types

Breaking the stereo types

Objectivity and Subjectivity
Objectivity
Wildlife Documentary
Factual
Impartial
Subjectivity

Personal
Opinionated

Privacy
Identity
Ethical
Copyright