Looking for Lenny

Sep 1 2012 Not Rated 1h 5m
Documentary

In-depth documentary that uses Lenny Bruce's legacy to explore the present condition of the fear of words and expression.

Plot

Looking for Lenny is an in-depth, controversial documentary that uses Lenny Bruce's legacy to explore the present condition of the fear of words and expression. It also tackles the issue of new limitations that the government and society are placing upon freedom of expression in the artistic and political discourse. It speaks directly to recent attempts by political figures to instill fear into American society by labeling, manipulating, and inflaming people's fear of the spoken word.

Written by

Elan Gale

Directed by

Elan Gale

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
239
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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