The myth of the monochrome Tudors
Do we understand the role of black men and women in our history and on our TV screens? We have a lot to learn about the black Tudors.
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Category: 3-minute read
In his 3-minute-read blog, historian and SceneSpan Lead Consultant Peter Wagstaff looks at questions and issues facing historical TV and film in a fast-changing industry.
What does (or what should) historical TV and film look like, sound like, and feel like? What are the current trends? Who’s leading the pack, and who needs to catch up? What do we the audience look for? Do we really know, or are film-makers guessing?
The world of historical film is deeper and more complex than you thought. Start exploring.
What does ‘authentic’ mean?
Historical authenticity is, thankfully, becoming a higher priority for TV and film. But what does ‘authentic’ really mean? What should our priorities be, and is it possible to balance accuracy and storytelling? Peter explores.
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