Modern Faction: The Ethics of Docu-drama
Thursday 22 April 2010 | 16.15 - 17.30 | Millers Suite
Panel:
Chair, Prof John Hill, Head of Research, Dept of Media, Royal Holloway University of London
Neil Mckay, Writer (Mo, See No Evil: The Moors Murders)
Guy Hibbert, Writer (Five Minutes of Heaven, Omagh)
Stephen Wright, Executive Producer BBC Northern Ireland Drama
Throughout history, drama documentary has been one of film and television's most popular, but also most controversial, forms. However, critics continue to debate the extent to which this genre can 'blur the boundaries' of fact and fiction - creating a sensitive balance between factual accuracy and dramatic storytelling is always challenging. The main issue with any drama documentary is that it deals with ‘real' lives and situations. There are some stories of such public interest that they need to be told but how soon is too soon? The turbulent history of The Troubles will be the focus of this session with a wider look at the ethics of drama documentary.
Sponsored by BAFTA
Celtic Media Festival 2010
21—23 April
Newry, Northern Ireland
