The Constitution and Censorship (1957)

Production companies : NET / Columbia University Center for Mass Communication /

January 1, 1957 29m United States of America Documentary English More

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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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title：The Constitution and Censorship
status：Released
Release date： 1957
Runtime：29m
Genres： Documentary ·
Countries of origin： United States of America ·
Original Language： English ·
Director： Stephen L. Sharff /
Writers： Erik Barnouw · Herbert Wechsler ·
Production companies： NET · Columbia University Center for Mass Communication ·
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.