Tag: documentary ethics

Joel Chanca - 13 Feb, 2026

True Crime Documentary: Why the Genre Exploded and What It’s Costing Us

True crime documentaries have exploded in popularity, but behind the gripping stories are real victims, families, and ethical dilemmas. This article explores why the genre took off-and what we’re losing in the process.

Joel Chanca - 31 Dec, 2025

Ethics in Documentary Filmmaking: Consent, Access, and Power

Ethical documentary filmmaking requires more than good storytelling-it demands respect for consent, access, and power. Learn how to make films that don’t harm the people they feature.