The Constitution and Censorship

The Constitution and Censorship 1957 Released

Directed by Stephen L. Sharff

Documentary · 29 min

 

The Constitution and Censorship 1957 Released

Directed by Stephen L. Sharff

Documentary · 29 min

 

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

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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RUNTIME
N/A min
RELEASED
Jan 1, 1957
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
SPOKEN
English
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N/A
REVENUE
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