Assessment of Compliance With Ethical Considerations in Selected Documentary Filmmaking
Student: Itunuoluwa Adekunbi Adeyemi (Project, 2025)
Department of Mass Communication
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State
Abstract
This study examines the level of compliance with ethical standards in selected documentary films. Guided by the Deontological Ethical Theory, the research uses content analysis to evaluate how filmmakers handle truth, representation, consent, and privacy. A sample of documentaries was analyzed based on ethical parameters like objectivity, respect for subjects, and fairness. Findings reveal that while most documentaries strive for honesty and public interest, some fall short in informed consent and balanced representation. The study recommends stronger ethical training for filmmakers and strict adherence to professional codes of conduct.
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Institutions
- Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State 47
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State 95
- Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State 41
- Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State 37
- Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State 6
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State 63
- Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State 3
- Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State 14
- Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State 1
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State 6