The US entertainer produced an exceptional show documenting life in lockdown. But is it dishonest, and does that harm its artistic integrity?
In Both Sides Now, author and ethicist Leslie Cannold presents two sides of an argument and then it’s over to you: what do you think is true, and what do you think Cannold really believes?
Today: does the fact that US comedian and singer/songwriter Bo Burnham’s special portrays some fairly significant inaccuracies mark it as dishonest, or even unwatchable?
Yes: The show’s success lies in its truth and many fans were worried about the entertainer after watching. He should have been more honest. No: Simply put, no art has an obligation to accuracy.
Read both sides of the Bo Burnham argument…
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