Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech

Jan 1 2009 Not Rated 1h 15m
Documentary

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

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Directed by

Liz Garbus

Cast

Martin Garbus, Liz Garbus, Ken Starr

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

HBO Documentary Films

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

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Trailer - Shouting Fire: Stories From the Edge of Free Speech
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Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
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