Running Time:
30 minutes
Grade Level:
7 - Adult
Captions:
Closed Captions
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Spanish Subtitles
AVP Release Date:
January 2011
Producer:
Centre Communications/Ambrose Video Publishing
Boy Scouts of America v Dale presents an interesting clash between the First Amendment right - the freedom of association - and the State's compelling interest in eradicating discrimination based on sexual orientation. And it is that clash between freedom of association and an anti-discrimination law that made this decision so close, and deeply divided the country. Guided by the nation's top First Amendment scholars, this program brings into focus a critical First Amendment issue in the technological world of the 21st century.
Chapter 1: The Case
- Presents the history of Freedom of assembly and the specifics of the Gay Scoutmaster Case
Chapter 2: The Supreme Court Arguments
- Dramatization of the oral arguments presented before the U.S. Supreme Court on April 26th 2000
Chapter 3: The Impact
- First Amendment scholars debate the Supreme Court's decision and discuss its impact on American society
Eight 30 minute programs on 8 DVDs.
EACH DVD/ PROGRAM $49.99
UPC 739815004865
ISBN 1-58281-368-X
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- Bartnicki v. Vopper: The Illegal Digital Intercept Case
- Zelman v. Simmons-Harris:The School Voucher Case
- United States v. American Library Association: The Internet Filtering Case
- Van Orden v. Perry and McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky: The 10 Commandments Cases
- Garcetti v. Ceballos: The Whistleblower Case
- Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: The Campaign Finance Reform Case
- United States v. Stevens: The Dog Fighting Case
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Reviews:
"This title is from an eight-volume set ($49.99 each) that examines First Amendment cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Each similarly structured program features legal scholar David L. Hudson Jr. introducing the featured case before main arguments are presented through dramatizations. Following the decision, the verdict is discussed and debated by various experts. Video and audio resolution is extremely high, with the mix of dramatizations and onscreen commentaries adding visual variety. Although one might think this case deals exclusively with pornography issues, the scope is much wider, with the decision delving into censorship-versus-selection issues, library roles and responsibilities, and more. The verdict in Boy Scouts of America v. Dale: The Gay Scoutmaster Case also touches upon subjects beyond homosexuality, including the right of associations to assemble and propagate viewpoints. Other series titles introduce cases involving school vouchers, digital intercept, the 10 Commandments, whistle-blowers, campaign-finance reform, and dog fighting. Contains a downloadable teachers' guide and audio of Supreme Court oral arguments."
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Reviews:
"This title is from an eight-volume set ($49.99 each) that examines First Amendment cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Each similarly structured program features legal scholar David L. Hudson Jr. introducing the featured case before main arguments are presented through dramatizations. Following the decision, the verdict is discussed and debated by various experts. Video and audio resolution is extremely high, with the mix of dramatizations and onscreen commentaries adding visual variety. Although one might think this case deals exclusively with pornography issues, the scope is much wider, with the decision delving into censorship-versus-selection issues, library roles and responsibilities, and more. The verdict in Boy Scouts of America v. Dale: The Gay Scoutmaster Case also touches upon subjects beyond homosexuality, including the right of associations to assemble and propagate viewpoints. Other series titles introduce cases involving school vouchers, digital intercept, the 10 Commandments, whistle-blowers, campaign-finance reform, and dog fighting. Contains a downloadable teachers' guide and audio of Supreme Court oral arguments."
- Booklist"This timely series explores relatively recent cases which have reached the country's highest court and illustrates how today's society generates new variations on the same primary concerns of our country's founders..."
- School Library Journal
