Illustrates that individual expressions of freedom of action and thought in all areas of life - social, economic and political - are evidence of the strength and progress of a nation. Citizens of all walks of life are shown in pursuit of their own area of thought and action.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011758
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Citizen participation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic development
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Freedom of association
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Freedom of speech
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Nationalism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social sciences - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Social sciences - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)