Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech
2009
⭐4.5(4 votes)
1h 15m
Documentary
Overview
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.
About Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech
Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech (2009) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 4 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
