"Speaking Freely": From the Pentagon Papers to Citizens United with the legendary Floyd Abrams
Max Palevsky Theater
1212 E 59th St
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
Join the Chicago Forum and DocFilms for a special screening of Speaking Freely, a powerful new documentary on the life and times of Floyd Abrams.
After the screening, Floyd Abrams -- often considered the embodiment of the First Amendment -- will join a panel discussion on challenges to the First Amendment created by rapidly changing technological developments. Mr. Abrams will be joined by Yael Melamede, director and producer of the film, and Nick Feamster, UChicago professor and founder and director of the Internet Equity Initiative. The panel discussion will be moderated by UChicago First Amendment Savant Geof Stone.
This event is presented by the University of Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression.