Readings on Free Expression

PEN American Center presented a forum called “State of Emergency: Unconventional Readings” as part of their “Campaign for Core Freedoms.” … read more

PEN American Center presented a forum called “State of Emergency: Unconventional Readings” as part of their “Campaign for Core Freedoms.” Fifteen authors read selections from such writers as John Stuart Mill, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, Zora Neale Hurston, Jose Marti, Miguel de Cervantes, Nawal El Saadawi, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Zbigniew Herbert, Dalton Trumbo, and James Baldwin.

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Readings on Free Expression

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Program ID:
182926-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Aug 15, 2004 | 11:59am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Sep 25, 2004 | 3:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Aug 15, 2004 | 11:59am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 05, 2004 | 7:03am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 25, 2004 | 3:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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