#278 – Skye Fitzgerald: Hunger, War, and Human Suffering
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Humanitarian Rescues and Ethical Filmmaking
This chapter discusses the humanitarian crisis of asylum seekers in the Mediterranean, highlighting the urgent need for rescue efforts and the actions of NGOs like Sea Watch. It reflects on the ethical dilemmas faced by filmmakers navigating their dual roles as documentarians and humanitarian responders. The conversation emphasizes the complexities of security, the balance of storytelling, and the role of fear in pursuing impactful narratives in conflict zones.
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