Queries the limits to freedom of speech and assembly in America in 1967. After introducing the First Amendment, three enacted sequences are presented: in the first, students in a classroom argue about the government’s foreign policies; in the second, the teacher forcefully leads the discussion, raising the question of academic freedom and the wishes of parents; the third sequence deals with an anti-war demonstration in which a threatening crowd forms, which questions the duty of the police. The film presents conflicting opinions and controversial scenes. It’s purpose: to let you find out what you think. Footage includes demonstrations for civil rights, women’s rights, African-American protest, KKK meetings.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322829
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Demonstrations
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Police discretion
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Democracy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Demonstrations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Forums (Discussion and debate)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Freedom of association
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Freedom of speech
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Constitution - Amendments - 1st-10th
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Foreign relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Politics and government
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Forums (Discussion and debate)
Educational & Instructional
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Demonstrations
History → United States - Constitution - Amendments - 1st-10th
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)