Q&A: If you’re making a movie based on real people do you have to change their names for legal reasons?

Published December 13, 2010 | By Bman

Question by Josh: If you’re making a movie based on real people do you have to change their names for legal reasons?

Without asking them?
It’s not about anyone’s life. It’s a fictional account based on myself and some people I know. My character would be the star.

Best answer:

Answer by Pie iz GOOD!!!
i don’t think so, but i would just to be safe. if you get their concent i think its completely fine

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