Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely(2023)
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely Synopsis
Follow the 50-year career of preeminent First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams. See how his landmark cases—from the Pentagon Papers to Citizens United to Clearview AI—helped define free speech as it is known today. Join Dan Abrams, Ari Melber, Nina Totenberg and more as they explore how Abrams' career has shaped major changes in law, public discourse and civic action since the 1960s.
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely (2023) is a documentary film directed by Yael Melamede, released on September 22, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Floyd Abrams, Dan Abrams, Ari Melber and Nina Totenberg.
- Director:
- Yael Melamede
- Writers:
- Yael Melamede, Harry Jackson, Clare Smith Marash
- Producers:
- Clare Smith Marash, Yael Melamede
- Cinematographer:
- Sam Russell
- Production:
- American Masters Pictures, Roco Films, Salty Features
- Status:
- Released
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely before you stream it.
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely Cast & Crew
Main cast
Floyd Abrams
as Self
Dan Abrams
as Self
Ari Melber
as Self
- Nina Totenberg
Nina Totenberg
as Self
Eleanor Holmes Norton
as Self
- Kate Shaw
Kate Shaw
as Self
- Judith Miller
Judith Miller
as Self
- Theodore Olson
Theodore Olson
as Self
- Zephyr Teachout
Zephyr Teachout
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Yael Melamede, written by Yael Melamede, Harry Jackson and Clare Smith Marash, produced by Clare Smith Marash and Yael Melamede.
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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely online?
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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely (2023) is available to stream on TPT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely?
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The main cast of Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely (2023) includes Floyd Abrams, Dan Abrams, Ari Melber, Nina Totenberg and Eleanor Holmes Norton. The film was directed by Yael Melamede. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely released?
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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely was released on September 22, 2023 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is there a trailer for Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely?
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