Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Texas

Can I fictionalize a real life person if they won't give permission to be depicted in my movie?


Asked on 5/19/11, 8:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce Burdick Burdick Law Firm

Yes, that is one of the reasons to fictionalize. It is also important when the story potrays the character in a negative light! The fictionalizing can be good for marketing as people try to figure out the true identities and you refuse to say.

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Answered on 5/19/11, 10:36 pm


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