The Constitution and Censorship (1957)
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.
Director: Stephen L. Sharff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1957
Cast
- Justice Henry C. Greenberg - Himself
- Russell Cantwell - Himself
- Hugh M. Flick - Himself
- Ephraim S. London - Himself
- Robert Trout - Narrator
Screenplay
Production: NET, Columbia University Center for Mass Communication
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stephen L. Sharff
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Constitution and Censorship about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Constitution and Censorship?
- The Constitution and Censorship was directed by Stephen L. Sharff.
- Who stars in The Constitution and Censorship?
- The Constitution and Censorship stars Justice Henry C. Greenberg, Russell Cantwell, Hugh M. Flick, Ephraim S. London, Robert Trout.
- How long is The Constitution and Censorship?
- The Constitution and Censorship has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is The Constitution and Censorship?
- The Constitution and Censorship is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Constitution and Censorship produced?
- The Constitution and Censorship was produced in United States of America.