The American Bill of Rights provides a focal point for discussion of the ideal of justice. What is right and fair? Rights of the individual are raised for discussion. Individual rights to protest and the need to keep law and order are presented as conflicting interests. A number of people who hold opposing views are interviewed. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
005794
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Civil rights - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Human rights
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Justice
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Law
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Liberty
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social conflict
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Conflict (Psychology)
History → United States - Constitution - Amendments - 1st-10th
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)