Truth and lives on film
Subtitle: the legal problems of depicting real persons and events in a fictional medium
By: John T. Aquino.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.; McFarland
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
Subjects: Biographical films -- History and criticism.; Justice, Administration of, in motion pictures.; Motion pictures -- Law and legislation.
Description: "The examination of fact-based films and the law begins with a history of the legal issues surrounding the fictionalization of real events and people. Fact versus fiction in 13 courtroom dramas, movies for which court documents provide clear historical records are discussed"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.