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The Constitution and Censorship

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.

Top 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

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.

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