• 1987
  • Not Rated
In Search of the Constitution

Summary In American history, no document has sparked as much reverence, discussion, and controversy as the Constitution. But how does it really affect our everyday lives? How do ordinary citizens, legal scholars, and Supreme Court justices interpret it? Join Bill Moyers for this 11-part series, originally produced to mark the Constitution's bicentennial, that delves into the fascinating history and contemporary relevance of the ultimate law of the land. In-depth interviews with a wide range of experts--including four Supreme Court justices, educator Mortimer Adler, legal philosopher Ronald Dworkin, and Judge Robert Bork--provide not only rich historical detail, but also illuminating insights on current disputes. Throughout, In Search of the Constitution shows how this brief text has shaped our nation and holds the power to change our lives. View more details

  • 1987
  • Not Rated

In Search of the Constitution

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Bill Moyers Sandra Day O'Connor Robert Bork Harry A. Blackmun

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7.5

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Apr 15, 1987

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : First St NE, Washington, DC, USA

Production companies : Thirteen / WNET Public Affairs Television WTVS Detroit

Summary In American history, no document has sparked as much reverence, discussion, and controversy as the Constitution. But how does it really affect our everyday lives? How do ordinary citizens, legal scholars, and Supreme Court justices interpret it? Join Bill Moyers for this 11-part series, originally produced to mark the Constitution's bicentennial, that delves into the fascinating history and contemporary relevance of the ultimate law of the land. In-depth interviews with a wide range of experts--including four Supreme Court justices, educator Mortimer Adler, legal philosopher Ronald Dworkin, and Judge Robert Bork--provide not only rich historical detail, but also illuminating insights on current disputes. Throughout, In Search of the Constitution shows how this brief text has shaped our nation and holds the power to change our lives. View more details

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Apr 15, 1987

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : First St NE, Washington, DC, USA

Production companies : Thirteen / WNET Public Affairs Television WTVS Detroit

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Apr 15, 1987
In the Beginning
Historians Forrest McDonald, Michael Kammen, and Olive Taylor go behind the Constitutional Convention's closed doors to reveal the framers' values and assumptions.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1969
Mr. Justice Blackmun
Associate Justice Harold A. Blackmun discusses the Constitution's relevance to every American's daily life in issues ranging from baseball to abortion.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
Mortimer Adler: Teaching the Constitution
Engaging in a Socratic dialogue with students at St. John's College in Annapolis, philosopher and educator Mortimer Adler offers insights in "America's testament."
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
Mr. Justice Brennan
Associate Justice William J. Brennan explains how the Supreme Court wrangles with abstract concepts such as dignity, privacy, and cruel and unusual punishment.
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1969
Ronald Dworkin: The Changing Story
According to scholar Ronald Dworkin, the Constitution shapes the public debate over issues such as AIDS prevention, pornography, and racial discrimination.
Episode 6 • Dec 31, 1969
God and the Constitution
Religious historians Martin E. Marty and Leonard Levy offer their views on the meaning and impact of the establishment clause.
Episode 7 • Dec 31, 1969
Strictly Speaking
Attorney General Edwin Meese and federal judge Robert Bork--both outspoken strict constructionists--discuss judicial restraint and original intent.
Episode 8 • Dec 31, 1969
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
In her first televised interview, the first female Supreme Court justice tells of her journey from a cattle ranch to the High Court and what makes a case challenging.
Episode 9 • Dec 31, 1969
We the People
Ordinary citizens reveal the rewards--and personal perils--of defending their rights to privacy, freedom of conscience, and church-state separation before the Supreme Court.
Episode 10 • Dec 31, 1969
1987 vs. the Constitution
In interviews with experts and ordinary citizens, Bill Moyers explores the constitutional implications of workplace drug-testing, computer privacy, and executive power.
Episode 11 • Dec 31, 1969
Justice Lewis Powell, Jr.
Associate Justice Lewis Powell, Jr. discusses the principles involved in some of his most controversial cases, including those dealing with executive privilege, corporal punishment, and affirmative action.
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