Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property
Synopsis
In 1998, university professor Kembrew McLeod (Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Iowa) trademarked the phrase "freedom of expression" - a startling comment on the way that intellectual property law restricts creativity and expression of ideas. This provocative and amusing documentary explores the battles being waged in courts, classrooms, museums, film studios, and the Internet over control of our cultural commons. Based on McLeod's award-winning book of the same title, Freedom of Expression charts the many successful attempts to push back this assault by overzealous copyright holders. Freedom of Expression is an essential tool for educators, activists, filmmakers, students, artists, librarians, and more.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 2007
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Smith
- Original Title
- Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Media Education Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Smith
Jeremy Earp, Kembrew McLeod, Jeremy Smith, Sut Jhally
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Smith
Director
Kembrew McLeod
Producer
Jeremy Smith
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property about?
In 1998, university professor Kembrew McLeod (Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Iowa) trademarked the phrase "freedom of expression" - a startling comment on the way that intellectual property law restricts creativity and expression of ideas. This provocative and amusing documentary explores the battles being waged in courts, classrooms, museums, film studios, and the Internet over control of our cultural commons. Based on McLeod's award-winning book of the same title, Freedom of Expression charts the many successful attempts to push back this assault by overzealous copyright holders. Freedom of Expression is an essential tool for educators, activists, filmmakers, students, artists, librarians, and more.
Who directed Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property?
Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property was directed by Jeremy Smith.
Who stars in Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property?
The principal cast of Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property includes Patricia Aufderheide, Naomi Klein, Lawrence Lessig.
When was Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property released and how long is it?
Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property?
Freedom of Expression: Resistance & Repression in the Age of Intellectual Property holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).