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The Constitution and Censorship (1959)

1959 · Short film · 28 min

Synopsis

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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Running time
28 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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