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  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • Arthouse Films
  • 1 h 37 m
  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • Arthouse Films
  • 1 h 37 m
Obscene

Summary Barney Rosset is the greatest American publisher of the twentieth century and the most influential cultural figure that you haven’t heard of. Under Rosset, Grove Press and Evergreen Review fought decisive battles, including many before the state and federal supreme courts, defeated legal censorship, and opened American life to new and da...

Directed By: Daniel O'Connor, Neil Ortenberg

  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • Arthouse Films
  • 1 h 37 m
  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • Arthouse Films
  • 1 h 37 m

Obscene

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Summary Barney Rosset is the greatest American publisher of the twentieth century and the most influential cultural figure that you haven’t heard of. Under Rosset, Grove Press and Evergreen Review fought decisive battles, including many before the state and federal supreme courts, defeated legal censorship, and opened American life to new and da...

Directed By: Daniel O'Connor, Neil Ortenberg

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Yhough Obscene tells the story without fully exploring its nuances, that story is both fascinating and more than a little inspiring.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
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Compelling.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW
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Engrossing documentary about the life and times of publisher Barney Rosset, who spent much of his career advancing the cause of free expression, is a flawless match of style and subject.
By Maitland McDonagh FULL REVIEW
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As vital, incisive and entertaining as its subject.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
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A warm, entertaining compendium of counterculture voices and literary landmarks.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
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Very fine documentary.
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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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Production Company Double O Film Productions
Release Date Sep 26, 2008
Duration 1 h 37 m
Rating Not Rated
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