Practice question
What truth-related qualification did Ayer impose on portrayal of the public figure’s role in the historical events?
- Every invented accusation is privileged.
- The presentation must be fairly truthful and historical, without knowing or reckless disregard of truth.
- Only the producer’s profit matters.
- Every scene must be approved by the public figure regardless of subject.
- No actual event may ever be shown.
Legal references
- Ayer Productions Pty. Ltd. v. Capulong, G.R. Nos. L-82380 and L-82398, April 29, 1988, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1988/apr1988/gr_l-82380_1988.html
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