Truth And Lives On Film: The Legal Problems Of Depicting Real Persons And Events In A Fictional Medium - Couverture souple

Aquino, J.T.

 
9780786420445: Truth And Lives On Film: The Legal Problems Of Depicting Real Persons And Events In A Fictional Medium

Synopsis

This book considers the legal issues surrounding the fictionalization of real events and people. It discusses The Perfect Storm - which spawned lawsuits from the families of the people depicted - as well as 13 courtroom dramas that can be compared to the real trials in the historical record. Also covered are actors so identified with a character that they sought legal acknowledgment of exclusive rights to that fictional persona.

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