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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer - Shouting Fire: Stories From the Edge of Free Speech
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-17
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liz Garbus
- Original Score
- Miriam Cutler
- Original Title
- Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liz Garbus
Miriam Cutler
Tom Hurwitz
Karen Sim
Liz Garbus
Department Leadership Roster
Liz Garbus
Director
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Karen Sim
Editor
Miriam Cutler
Original Music Composer
Liz Garbus
Producer
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What is Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech about?
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.
Who directed Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech?
Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech was directed by Liz Garbus.
Who stars in Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech?
The principal cast of Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech includes Not specified.
When was Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech released and how long is it?
Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech was composed by Miriam Cutler.