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Freedom to View
The freedom to view, along
with the freedom to speak, to hear, and to read, is protected by the First
Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In a free society,
there is no place for censorship of any medium of expression. Therefore,
we affirm these principles:
1. It is in the public
interest to provide the broadest possible access to films and other
audiovisual materials because they have proven to be among the most
effective means for the communication of ideas. Liberty of circulation is
essential to insure the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression.
2. It is in the public
interest to provide for our audiences films and other audiovisual
materials which represent a diversity of views and expression. Selection
of a work does not constitute or imply agreement with or approval of the
content.
3. It is our professional
responsibility to contest vigorously, by all lawful means, every
encroachment upon the public's freedom to view.
Adopted by:
Educational Film Library Association, February 1979
Endorsed by:
American Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee, June 1979
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