Liberty on Trial in America: Cases That Defined Freedom. Episode 2, The Trial of John Peter Zenger
2021
Computer Files, Websites
Freedom of speech was not a recognized liberty in the early years of American colonies. Speech critical of the powers that be could land one in legal trouble, even if everyone involved agreed the statements were true. Explore the colonial history of the press freedom, voter suppression, and attempts to influence juries as they all came together to affect the libel trial of John Peter Zenger.
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Author:
Great Courses, The, film directorLinder, Doug, actorThe Great Courses (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Work:
Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2020.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2021.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (29 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2020.In English
Performers:
Doug Linder
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
429942
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/11175539/external-image - Cover Image