Movie Ethics

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Concerning the movie “ Zodiac”

Part I

  Provide a 2- to 3-paragraph summary of the plot using the name of characters in the film.

 

Part II

(Write approximately 500 words)

Identification of ethical issues within a popular media event of which is meant for entertainment yet comes across as supposedly reliable and truthful. Explain how such an event can cause censorship of opposing views in reference to what is trying to be communicated and how this sets into question the public’s freedom to choose. Reference ethical concerns.

1.      How much information should be allowed while maintaining respect to the victims’ families

2.      How to navigate between the facts of the case while elaborating in order to ensure the story remains entertaining

3.      How far a story should be allowed to stray from the truth while being presented as factual information.

 

4.      Discuss whether the film industry should have a standard of guidelines when recreating true life events and whether or not this infringes on our rights of freedom of speech and of press. 

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