The Importance of Archives in Non-Fiction True Crime SeriesThe true crime genre has become one of the most widely consumed formats in contemporary audiovisual culture. From classic documentaries to series on digital platforms, one of its essential characteristics is the use of archival materials: police recordings, news footage, trial tapes, photographs, home videos, or excerpts from television programs. These elements are not merely visual resources; they form the foundation that provides credibility, depth, and legitimacy to criminal storytelling. I will talk about
- Archives as a guarantee of authenticity
- Archives as a narrative tool
- Archives and collective memory
- Archives as a space of power and ethics
- Archives as an instrument of public truth
- The role of the archivist in non-fiction true crime series
