Duty of Care

With Amber Espinosa-Jones, Contessa Gayles, JJ’88, and Natalie Bullock Brown, Moderated by Andraéa LaVant

Beyond the camera, how far does a filmmaker’s responsibility extend? More urgently, what is the filmmaker’s duty towards their protagonists — particularly folks who are in a position of vulnerability? We’ll explore the ongoing ethical considerations and practices necessary to safeguard the well-being and dignity of protagonists, long after filming concludes. We’ll delve into questions from both sides of the camera, inviting filmmakers, protagonists, and advocates to discuss fostering empathy, respect, and accountability within the documentary film industry.

Accessibility: ASL interpretation available