The Constitution and Censorship
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The Constitution and Censorship

Released Documentary
01 Jan, 1957 (US) 29min
 

The Constitution and Censorship

Released Documentary
01 Jan, 1957 (US) 29min
 

Directed by Stephen L. Sharff

Shows the relationship of the Constitution to the issue of prior restraint on freedom of expression. Presents the case of Burstyn v. Wilson challenging the constitutionality of New York State's film censorship system and Cantwell v. Connecticut involving questions of freedom of speech and religion. Discusses the questions pertaining to freedom of speech when multiplied via recordings or film, and how the claims of free expression can be weighed against... see more

Directed by Stephen L. Sharff

Shows the relationship of the Constitution to the issue of prior restraint on freedom of expression. Presents the case of Burstyn v. Wilson challenging the constitutionality of New York State's film censorship system and Cantwell v. Connecticut involving questions of freedom of speech and religion. Discusses the questions pertaining to freedom of speech when multiplied via recordings or film, and how the claims of free expression can be weighed against... see more
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