The Constitution and Censorship Trailer (1957)

01 January 1957 Factual 29 mins

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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Cast

Justice Henry C. Greenberg as Himself

Russell Cantwell as Himself

Hugh M. Flick as Himself

Ephraim S. London as Himself

Robert Trout as Narrator

Crew

Erik Barnouw Writer

Stephen L. Sharff Director

Stephen L. Sharff Producer

Herbert Wechsler Writer

International Releases Dates

United States 01 January 1957

Production Companies

NET

Columbia University Center for Mass Communication

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