David Puttnam
Film Producer & Educator | Inspiring Storytelling for Social Change
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David Puttnam is an Academy Award-winning film producer and educator who has dedicated his career to harnessing the power of storytelling for social impact. As the former Chairman of the UK's National Film and Television School, he championed diverse voices and explored how film can drive positive change.
Puttnam's producer credits include acclaimed movies like The Killing Fields, Chariots of Fire, and The Mission, which have earned him a BAFTA Fellowship and a prestigious Cannes Film Festival award. Today, he shares his insights on the symbiotic relationship between media, technology, and society, inspiring audiences to leverage creativity for the greater good.
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Does the media have a "duty of care"?
In this thoughtful talk, David Puttnam asks a big question about the media: Does it have a moral imperative to create informed citizens, to support democracy? His solution for ensuring media responsibility is bold, and you might not agree. But it's certainly a question worth asking.
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