Death Row Stories Season 5 Features Work of Six NYWIFT Members
Season 5 of Death Row Stories premieres this Sunday, April 19 at 8 PM ET/CT on HLN. Told by current and former death row inmates, each episode of Death Row Stories seeks to unravel the truth behind a different capital murder case and poses tough questions about the U.S. capital punishment system. This season, the series features work by six NYWIFT members.
READ MOREFive Takeaways – True Crime Stories: Relationships and Responsibilities
True crime producer Dana Rossi shares insights from NYWIFT's panel on the relationships and ethical responsibilities of true crime documentary filmmakers.
READ MORETrue Crime: Relationships and Responsibilities
There is no doubt that the “true crime” documentary genre is thriving and that such film and television projects are enjoying unprecedented buzz. Studies show that women are their biggest audience, and broadcasters are taking notice. By the nature of their work, non-fiction storytellers are always considering how to present and represent their subjects through the creative process. But how is that further complicated in the “true crime” space, when the stakes might literally be life or death? Where do they draw the line between journalism and entertainment?
READ MOREWEEKLY ROUNDUP: EMMY NOMINEES & CAREER ADVICE
Photo via Emmys.com And the Emmy nominees are… click here for a full list. The newest The View co-host Michelle Collins has lovely Twitter fans. Susan Sarandon is coming to television! (What more do I need to write?) Lena Dunham & Jenni Konner will launch Lenny this fall. It’s a feminist newsletter for now, will probably become a sensation...
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