The Constitution and Censorship

The Constitution and Censorship

1957
29m
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Overview

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 claims for local, state, or federal protection.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
NET Columbia University Center for Mass Communication
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1957
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Justice Henry C. Greenberg
Justice Henry C. Greenberg

Himself

Russell Cantwell
Russell Cantwell

Himself

Hugh M. Flick
Hugh M. Flick

Himself

Ephraim S. London
Ephraim S. London

Himself

Robert Trout
Robert Trout

Narrator

Key Crew

Erik Barnouw
Writer
Herbert Wechsler
Writer
Stephen L. Sharff
Director
Stephen L. Sharff
Producer

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