The Constitution and Censorship

The Constitution and Censorship (1957)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1957-01-01
  • Runtime: 0h 29min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: NET
  • Production Country: United States of America
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Summary

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.

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Directing Stephen L. Sharff Director
Production Stephen L. Sharff Producer
Writing Erik Barnouw Writer
Writing Herbert Wechsler Writer