Why Do We Keep Exploiting Dead Celebrities?

RESPECT

A string of new projects highlights the ethical tensions that arise when celebrities’ life stories—and tragedies—become entertainment.

Senior Entertainment Reporter

Published Oct. 27 2021 4:57AM EDT

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A limited series about Joan Rivers has stirred controversy once again. When news first broke of the project last month, discussion emerged about casting Kathryn

Laura Bradley

Senior Entertainment Reporter

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Why Do We Keep Exploiting Dead Celebrities?

A string of new projects highlights the ethical tensions that arise when celebrities’ life stories—and tragedies—become entertainment.

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Laura Bradley