The First Amendment Project

Synopsis: Taking freedom of speech as its collected theme, this series of short films offers a snapshot of life at the start of the 21st century. Among the filmmakers are Chris Hegedus, Nick Doob, Mario Van... Taking freedom of speech as its collected theme, this series of short films offers a snapshot of life at the start of the 21st century. Among the filmmakers are Chris Hegedus, Nick Doob, Mario Van Peebles, and John Walter (of HOW TO DRAW A BUNNY fame), all of whom offer salient commentary on first amendment rights and the potential eroding of them by unscrupulous sources. A particular highlight comes when New Jersey Poet Laureate Amiri Baraka illustrates the battles he encountered over his 9/11-themed poem "Somebody Blew Up America." An important collection, THE FIRST AMENDMENT PROJECT is essential viewing for anyone concerned with the basic constitutional rights that appear to be rapidly vanishing from American society. [More]

Starring: Chris Hegedus, Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Chris Hegedus, Mario Van Peebles

Director: John Walter

Director: John Walter

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