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Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech

2009·Movie
1h 15min
59
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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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.
Political DocumentaryConstitutional LawCivil LibertiesFreedom of SpeechPost-9/11 ImpactLegal HistorySocial CommentaryEducationalExpert Interviews

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Where can I stream Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech legally?

Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech?

1 h 15 min

Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech runs 1 h 15 min.

What language is Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.