Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Liz Garbus
Camera	Director of Photography	Tom Hurwitz
Sound	Original Music Composer	Miriam Cutler
Editing	Editor	Karen K. H. Sim
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