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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 10 MIN

005 - Editorial Expression on Censorship

from Rise and Fall of Free Speech in America · host D. W. Griffith

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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