The announcement that the McCanns may allow a film to be made about their daughter Madeleine’s disappearance might seem quite inappropriate whilst she remains missing.
If there is one thing the couple are probably now used to is the scepticism of the outside world.
Yet is it right for us to judge two people whom although we know their unfortunate circumstance, in reality we actually know little about?
We all watch films and documentaries based on real events often without the slightest thought about those who may have suffered when they took place.
Should we be desensitised to them simply because they have now been consigned to history?
Whilst the timing of the possible IMG film may at first seem strange the couple would ultimately not be doing it to amass a personal fortune out of their own misfortune, but to generate much needed revenue to support their on going campaign.
It is now over 8 months since the 4 year old disappeared in Portugal and she still has not been found.
Whereas in most cases of missing children if intial attempts to find them are unsuccessful after a period of time their story will inevitably fall from the news agenda.
The McCanns have campaigned endlessly to keep their daughter’s profile alive and at a growing financial cost.
Even if the film does not materialise the fact that a story featuring Maddy’s name has again made the headlines at least keeps her in the public’s consciousness as the search continues.
After these many months with little hope perhaps it is all the McCanns can do until their daughter is found.
Article taken from www.stuartjamesross.blogspot.com on 9/1/08.
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Madeleine Movie
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One of the best documentaries I have ever seen is the one by the French brothers who were filming with a fire crew over 9/11. It gives a completely different insight to the event and in my mind has replaced the image of the two planes with stronger, more personal images.
When I was watching it I did think all the time of those who had been through it or lost loved ones to it - but this piece did not glamourise the situation, simply reported it.
If the McCanns want to make a film of their trauma fair play to them - I just hope that they have the heart to include other stories. Maddie is , sadly, not the only British child to have gone missing. And their film should be in memory of all of them.
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