Paying for archive footage: Fair’s fare?

Though the U.S. Copyright Office renewed a legal exemption allowing doc-makers to rip footage from DVDs, the issue of 'fair use' in documentary remains a contentious one. Here, realscreen talks to advocates and rights holders to explore the issue. (Pictured: Room 237)

February 8, 2013

Though the U.S. Copyright Office renewed a legal exemption allowing doc-makers to rip footage from DVDs, the issue of 'fair use' in documentary remains a contentious one. Here, realscreen talks to advocates and rights holders to explore the issue. (Pictured: Room 237)