Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech

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Documentary

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 20, 2009
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: HBO Documentary Films
Director: Liz Garbus
Producer: Liz Garbus
Cinematography: Tom Hurwitz
Music: Miriam Cutler
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt1333657