Episodes

  • 008 - The Censorship Dragon

    008 - The Censorship Dragon
    Feb 9 2026
    In The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America, D.W. Griffith responds to the backlash against his film, The Birth of a Nation. He explores the theme of intolerance and the struggle for artistic freedom, ultimately leading to the creation of a film that bears the same name. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of free expression and its challenges in society. Summary by The University of Exeter.
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    2 mins
  • 007 - Federal License of Moving Pictures

    007 - Federal License of Moving Pictures
    Feb 9 2026
    In The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America, D.W. Griffith responds to the backlash against his film, The Birth of a Nation. He explores the theme of intolerance and the struggle for artistic freedom, ultimately leading to the creation of a film that bears the same name. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of free expression and its challenges in society. Summary by The University of Exeter.
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    9 mins
  • 006 - Press Censorship in Russia

    006 - Press Censorship in Russia
    Feb 9 2026
    In The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America, D.W. Griffith responds to the backlash against his film, The Birth of a Nation. He explores the theme of intolerance and the struggle for artistic freedom, ultimately leading to the creation of a film that bears the same name. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of free expression and its challenges in society. Summary by The University of Exeter.
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    5 mins
  • 005 - Editorial Expression on Censorship

    005 - Editorial Expression on Censorship
    Feb 9 2026
    In The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America, D.W. Griffith responds to the backlash against his film, The Birth of a Nation. He explores the theme of intolerance and the struggle for artistic freedom, ultimately leading to the creation of a film that bears the same name. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of free expression and its challenges in society. Summary by The University of Exeter.
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    10 mins
  • 004 - The Motion Picture Censor

    004 - The Motion Picture Censor
    Feb 9 2026
    In The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America, D.W. Griffith responds to the backlash against his film, The Birth of a Nation. He explores the theme of intolerance and the struggle for artistic freedom, ultimately leading to the creation of a film that bears the same name. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of free expression and its challenges in society. Summary by The University of Exeter.
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    3 mins
  • 003 - The Late Mayor Gaynor's Censorship Veto

    003 - The Late Mayor Gaynor's Censorship Veto
    Feb 9 2026
    In The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America, D.W. Griffith responds to the backlash against his film, The Birth of a Nation. He explores the theme of intolerance and the struggle for artistic freedom, ultimately leading to the creation of a film that bears the same name. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of free expression and its challenges in society. Summary by The University of Exeter.
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    11 mins
  • 002 - The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America

    002 - The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America
    Feb 9 2026
    In The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America, D.W. Griffith responds to the backlash against his film, The Birth of a Nation. He explores the theme of intolerance and the struggle for artistic freedom, ultimately leading to the creation of a film that bears the same name. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of free expression and its challenges in society. Summary by The University of Exeter.
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    27 mins
  • 001 - Why Censor the Motion Picture -- The Laboring Man's University

    001 - Why Censor the Motion Picture -- The Laboring Man's University
    Feb 9 2026
    In The Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America, D.W. Griffith responds to the backlash against his film, The Birth of a Nation. He explores the theme of intolerance and the struggle for artistic freedom, ultimately leading to the creation of a film that bears the same name. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of free expression and its challenges in society. Summary by The University of Exeter.
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    2 mins