Episode 41 - Jennifer Crystal Chien, Anne Schroeter, & Dr. Lauren Walsh - “Revolution”
Photo Credit: Jennifer Crystal Chien
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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 39 - Marion Schmidt - “Freedom”
Photo Credit: Dox Box
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In this episode, I speak with doc industry professional, Marion Schmidt. During our conversation, we chat about how she got into docs, her time in Egpyt during the Arab Spring, and her founding of Dox Box and the initiative, the International Documentary Convention. We also chat about the organization she co-founded with past guest Brigid O’Shea, the Documentary Association of Europe. Because the Documentary Association of Europe is about opening doors and breaking chains, this epsode’’s song is Freedom by Andreya Triana, Our conversation was recorded in January 2022.