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Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech

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A documentary look at the changing interpretations of the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution - laws and court cases that have alternatively broadened and narrowed the amendment's protection of free speech and assembly. The film's thesis is that post-9/11 the government has seized unprecedented license to surveil, intimidate, arrest, and detain citizens and foreigners alike. The film also looks back to the Pentagon Papers' case and compares it to cases since 9/11 dealing with high school students' speech and protesters marching in New York City during the 2004 Republican convention. Comment comes from a range of scholars, pundits, and advocates.

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Language
English
  • woman director
  • first amendment

Behind the camera

Director

Liz Garbus

Produced in

United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSundance Film Festival20 Jan 2009

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Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech was released on 20 January 2009.

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