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  • 4.0
    73

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The New York Times Jeannette Catsoulis

    A warm, entertaining compendium of counterculture voices and literary landmarks.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Village Voice

    Very fine documentary.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

    As vital, incisive and entertaining as its subject.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Variety

    The case for publisher Barney Rosset's place as a hero in post-war America's battle for freedom of expression is persuasively argued in Obscene.

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by universeeye

5

Inspirational Movie by heartOfDarkness
This movie is about an American named Barney who grows up in Chicago and becomes one of the pioneers and advocates for free speech and self expression in America. He fought for civil liberties before Obama made it popular. I don't think this movie is for anyone looking for an action flick or comedy romance. You have to be interested in American historyand great music (Doors, Bob Dylan). In the end, you'll walk away inspired by this man's courage and humbled by what one person's vision can do for his country.

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