People shown at public events do not have to sign releases. Speaking roles technically do as do any likenesses seen in non-public events.
Most of the time, blurred faces, like bogus 1k tone to create cuss words, is doen for effect, not legalities. have no content.. ya gotta create some type of deal.
That said, in my 25 years of making dosumentaries, never have I chased off a person by asking them to sign something. I’d rather ask forgiveness than permission in every walk of life. Don’t go taking my advice, I’m just saying this is how I do it. I don’t need no stinking release forms.
