----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Denis Simard has stated: >----------------------------Original message---------------------------- > > I have a question about the problem of identification/non-identification >of the interviewed people in Underground (De Antonio/Lampson, 1976). *** edited*** >It seems that the *direct* image of their faces don't have the same status of >the *archive* image of them, and also of their voice. But why? Are there >legal or maybe ideological reasons that explain this fact? Any information >or interpretation on this will be appreciated. The reason is very simple; legal. The individuals being interviewed were 'underground' and wanted by the FBI, etc... to have revealed their *direct* identities would have blown their cover. In fact the interviews were filmed on the condition that their faces not be shown. Allan Siegel [log in to unmask]