Probing documentary or “poverty porn”? Socially conscious or morally bankrupt? Recent unscripted series such as UK factual hits Benefits Street, Skint and the upcoming The Factory, as well as game show/social experiment The Briefcase in the U.S., have generated heated controversy for their explorations of social issues. While networks and producers will defend the noisy programming as “new ways in” for approaching serious subjects, vocal critics denounce the content as exploitative. Where is the line drawn in tackling the taboo? Are some subjects off limits, and why? Or can shining the spotlight on uncomfortable realities lead to serious social change?

Featuring:

Julian Curtis
Founder
Lineup Industries

Tom McDonald
Head of Natural History and Specialist Factual Commissioning for Television
BBC

Richard McKerrow
Chief Executive & Chief Creative Officer
Love Productions

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