Plot 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.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Constitution and Censorship
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Justice Henry C. Greenberg as Himself

Justice Henry C. Greenberg

Himself

Russell Cantwell as Himself

Russell Cantwell

Himself

Hugh M. Flick as Himself

Hugh M. Flick

Himself

Ephraim S. London as Himself

Ephraim S. London

Himself

Robert Trout as Narrator

Robert Trout

Narrator

Production Companies

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Columbia University Center for Mass Communication