FREEDOM TO VIEW
The freedom to view, along with the freedom to speak, to hear, and to
read, is protected by the 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.
- 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.
- It is in the public interest to provide for our audience's 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.
- 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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