Entertainment & Sports
Apr. 27, 2010
Law Impedes Documentarians
Over the last decade, documentary filmmakers say a section of copyright law has impeded a crucial component of their work: the use of clips from other movies and television shows in their films. But that may be about to change.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - Over the last decade, documentary filmmakers say a section of copyright law has impeded a crucial component of their work: the ability to use clips from other movies and television shows in their films.
There's a chance that's about to change.
Two film organizations have filed a petition with the U.S. Copyright Office that seeks to exempt docum...
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