Gaza filmmakers slam BBC after shelved documentary wins Bafta
Summary
A documentary called Gaza: Doctors Under Attack won a Bafta TV Award in the current affairs category. The film was originally made for the BBC but was not shown by them; instead, Channel 4 aired it later. The film’s makers criticized the BBC for dropping the project and praised those who worked on the film, including journalists in Gaza.Key Facts
- The documentary features stories from Palestinian health workers in Gaza.
- The BBC originally asked for the film but later decided not to show it, citing concerns about being fair and unbiased.
- Channel 4 broadcast the documentary in July after the BBC shelved it.
- The film won a Bafta TV Award at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
- During the award speech, executive producer Ben de Pear and presenter Ramita Navai criticized the BBC’s decision.
- Navai said over 1,700 Palestinian medical staff have been killed and more than 400 detained in the Gaza conflict.
- The BBC edited parts of Navai’s speech in its delayed broadcast of the awards.
- The film’s team praised Gazan journalists who contributed footage despite risks to their safety.
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