As our county is increasingly experiencing ever-changing rhetoric when it comes to the first amendment (free speech), here is a comprehensive list of shows which talk about historical attacks on free speech in our country and how the constitution has always prevailed:

Here’s a list of the top ten movies based on freedom of speech that you should watch if you have a chance.

The Post (2017)
(Amazon Prime)
A drama about The Washington Post’s decision to publish classified documents known as the Pentagon Papers, battling government censorship to expose the truth about the Vietnam War.

The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
(AppleTv, Amazon Prime)
This film chronicles the true story of Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt and his defense of the First Amendment against obscenity charges and attempts to shut down his publication.

Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)
(AppleTv, Amazon Prime)
Set in the 1950s, it tells the story of journalist Edward R. Murrow and his critical challenge to the fear-mongering tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy, highlighting the struggle to maintain a free press during a time of political paranoia.

V for Vendetta (2005)
(AppleTv, Amazon Prime)
A dystopian thriller where a masked freedom fighter takes on a totalitarian regime in a future Britain, embodying the themes of rebellion against oppression and the importance of free expression.

Fahrenheit 451 (2018)
(HBOMAX)
A classic dystopian film set in a future where books are outlawed and “firemen” burn any that are found, exploring censorship and the suppression of ideas.

All the President’s Men (1976)
(AppleTv, Amazon Prime)
A political thriller following two journalists from The Washington Post who investigate the Watergate scandal, showcasing the power of investigative journalism and the free press in uncovering government wrongdoing.

Citizenfour (2014)
(AppleTv, Amazon Prime)
A documentary about Edward Snowden’s revelations of government surveillance programs, which brought the issues of privacy and free speech in the digital age to the forefront.

Burma VJ (2008)
(Amazon Prime)
This documentary follows underground journalists in Myanmar (Burma) as they use video to report on the government’s crackdown on protests, demonstrating immense courage in the face of a closed country and suppression.

Howl (2010)
(PlutoTv)
A biographical drama centered on the obscenity trial of Allen Ginsberg’s controversial 1956 poem “Howl,” exploring the boundaries of free speech and artistic expression.

The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
(Netflix)
A drama based on the true story of the anti-Vietnam War protesters charged with conspiracy and incitement to riot after a protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, which highlights free speech issues during the political turmoil of the era.