Movie, “Unconstitutional” Examines Civil Liberties Violations Since 9/11

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NEW YORK:

The American Civil Liberties Union and its affiliates will host screenings of acclaimed filmmaker Robert Greenwald’s latest groundbreaking documentary “Unconstitutional” in more than 25 states, including a world premiere on September 13 at the University of Texas at Austin and a September 14 screening at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater in New York.

“Unconstitutional,” explores how the Patriot Act has taken away checks on law enforcement and continues to endanger the civil liberties of all Americans. The Patriot Act, which was passed just 45 days after September 11 with virtually no debate, is being met with a significant grassroots groundswell from across the political spectrum.


Resolutions opposing the Patriot Act have passed in approximately 340 communities in 41 states, including four statewide resolutions. These communities represent over 53 million people who believe that the Patriot Act goes too far.

“‘Unconstitutional’ is a chilling look at how the Patriot Act went too far, too fast in restricting important liberties while not making us any safer,” Romero said. “The ACLU is proud to support Greenwald’s effort to present a bipartisan view of the problems with the Patriot Act.”

By focusing on the personal stories of real people, “Unconstitutional” aims to reveal how paranoia, fear and racial profiling have led to gross infringements on freedom and democracy without strengthening national security.


Following the Austin premiere, the ACLU will host a major screening in New York on Tuesday, September 14 at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater, which will feature a question-and-answer session with Greenwald, Romero, de la Peña and Hamoui. More than 25 ACLU affiliates will hold additional screenings throughout September and October, including events in California, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Oregon, Tennessee, Michigan, Louisiana and Washington State.

Greenwald has brought more than 45 films to audiences worldwide. In the last three years alone, Greenwald has produced and/or directed more than 30 hours of television movies and miniseries, a feature film and a feature documentary. The films have won numerous awards including 25 Emmy nominations, two Golden Globe nominations and a Peabody Award.


For a complete list of screenings or to view a trailer of the film, go to http://www.aclu.org/unconstitutional/

To learn more about the Patriot Act and the erosion of civil liberties, go to http://www.aclu.org/safeandfree/