Episode 41 - Jennifer Crystal Chien, Anne Schroeter, & Dr. Lauren Walsh - “Revolution”
Photo Credit: Jennifer Crystal Chien
[Image Description: Jennifer, pictured from the chest up, wears a black sweater, a grey, knitted winter cap, and a pair of black framed glasses. She looks directly into the camera.]
In this episode, I speak with Jennifer Crystal Chien, Anne Scherter, and Dr. Lauren Walsh. Together, we dive deep into the urgent conversation around ethical accountability in nonfiction visual media—whether documentary, photography, or video journalism. We explore the origins of the “Cause No Harm” initiative, the gaps in current industry standards, and their collaborative effort to develop a comprehensive guide to protect participants’ rights and dignity. From informed consent and trauma-informed practices to the broader application of human rights law, this discussion is both a call to action and a blueprint for change. The spirit of this episode is captured in our song of the week: “Revolution” by Arrested Development—a reminder that transformation is not only necessary, but possible.”
Episode 40 - Jennifer Crystal Chien - “Keep On Keeping On”
Photo Credit: Jennifer Crystal Chien
[Image Description: Jennifer, pictured from the chest up, wears a black sweater, a grey, knitted winter cap, and a pair of black framed glasses. She looks directly into the camera.]
In this episode, I speak with filmmaker, mentor, activist, and co-founder of Re-Present Media, Jennifer Crystal Chien. During our conversation, we chatted about how she got into docs, her commitment to advocacy, and the field-building and changing work at Re-Present Media. Jennifer's theory of change for the field is rooted in liberation and the spirit of the song she picked for this week’s episode by the late great Curtis Mayfield, “Keep On Keeping On.”