Artistic Freedom and Social Responsibility


 

Publication Date: January 2005

Publisher: Aspen Institute

Author(s): Kathryn Harris

Research Area: Media, telecommunications, and information

Keywords: Media

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Abstract:

The report provides insight into the inner thoughts and attitudes of media players - creators, distributors and consumers - concerning what is appropriate to bring to market and what is not. To what extent should media executives consider the potential impact of the programming over the perceived wants and desires of the audience? Where in the calculus of financing, producing and distributing content does one consider social responsibility?