Freedom of the press

Series: Bill of Rights in Action Series

Duration: 0:23:13

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1973

Creator: Barr Films: Distributor | BFA Educational Media: Distributor | Indiana University Audio-Visual Center: Distributor

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Considers the constitutional issues involved in news leaks and the reporter's privilege to refuse to name the source of his news. Constructs a case in which a reporter refuses to reveal the news source of a story which is injurious to a Senator and shows the case going to court. Observes how the Grand Jury operates in the legal system and outlines each position by means of the arguments of the opposing attorney., The First Amendment to the Constitution says the Congress shall make no law abridging freedom of the press. But does this mean that a reporter can refuse to cooperate in a criminal investigation in order to protect the name of his source for a news story? Unlike other citizens, can he plead a special privilege not to answer questions before a Grand Jury? This film, built around a case involving these issues, leaves the ultimate answer up to the viewer.

Complete Record: , Considers the constitutional issues involved in news leaks and the reporter's privilege to refuse to name the source of his news. Constructs a case in which a reporter refuses to reveal the news source of a story which is injurious to a Senator and shows the case going to court. Observes how the Grand Jury operates in the legal system and outlines each position by means of the arguments of the opposing attorney., The First Amendment to the Constitution says the Congress shall make no law abridging freedom of the press. But does this mean that a reporter can refuse to cooperate in a criminal investigation in order to protect the name of his source for a news story? Unlike other citizens, can he plead a special privilege not to answer questions before a Grand Jury? This film, built around a case involving these issues, leaves the ultimate answer up to the viewer., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.