THE ROYALTY LOYALTY TRAP

Censorship in Documentary Film-Making

After the gushing documentary ‘Our Queen’ was aired on British television, several newspapers rubbed their eyes incredulously. Where are all the intelligent documentaries about the British Royal Family?

This mock display of concern hides the real question. I’m sure even the reader of this article can guess why there are no investigative films about the Royal family.

Yet it will surprise some to learn that a small handful of revelatory films do exist.They have been made. The reason why you haven’t…