For the People

This program examines the impact of the Constitution on the lives of American citizens, as seen in three landmark Supreme Court cases-Engel volume Vitale (school prayer), Keyishian volume Board of Regents (academic freedom), and Bowers volume Hardwick (sodomy).

Other Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Public Affairs Television (Firm)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Public Affairs Television (Firm), [1987]
Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1streaming video file (60 min.) : sound, color.
Series: In search of the constitution.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Knowledge of Bill of Rights (8:35)
  • Supreme Court and School Prayer (3:30)
  • Aftermath of Supreme Court Decision (3:51)
  • Taking a Stand (1:47)
  • Paradox of Hate and Religion (3:31)
  • To Fight City Hall (3:42)
  • McCarthy Hysteria (0:47)
  • Loyalty Oaths (4:17)
  • Academic Freedom (3:53)
  • Individual Rights (3:32)
  • Satisfaction of the (2:24)
  • Privacy in the Bedroom (8:02)
  • AIDS and the State (5:51)
  • Democracy (1:33)
  • Credits: For the People (2:19)