Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

2023 · 83 min · Documentary

Follow the 50-year career of preeminent First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams. See how his landmark cases—from the Pentagon Papers to Citizens United to Clearview AI—helped define free speech as it is known today. Join Dan Abrams, Ari Melber, Nina Totenberg and more as they explore how Abrams' career has shaped major changes in law, public discourse and civic action since the 1960s.

Directed by Yael Melamede · Written by Yael Melamede

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