When does art become obscenity? From poignant protest songs to fluffy Top 40 hits, music has always defined our culture. This film looks at how the censorship of music has shaped how we view art, how it's made and who we are as consumers.
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Eric Nuzum
Self - Author, Parental Advisory: Music Censorship in America
Stephanie Doktor
Self - Author
Stephanie Doktor
Professor
Murray Acton
Self - Dayglo Abortions
Bob Guccione Jr.
Self - Founder, Spin Magazine
Alan Cross
Self - The Ongoing History of New Music
Betty Houchin Winfield
Self - Author
Betty Houchin Winfield
Professor
Chuck D
Self - Public Enemy
Rhiannon Giddens
Self - The Carolina Chocolate Drops
Wes Beech
Self - The Plasmatics
Bill Brioux
Self - TV Historian
Steve Appleford
Self - Journalist, LA Times
Steve Appleford
Rolling Stone
Ian MacKaye
Self - Minor Threat
Ian MacKaye
Fugazi
Ian MacKaye
Founder, Discord Records
Jello Biafra
Self - Dead Kennedys
Jello Biafra
Founder, Alternative Tentacles Records
Richard Evans
Self - Album Artist, Hipgnosis Studio
Country Joe McDonald
Self - Country Joe and the Fish
Stuart Ross
Self - Misery Signals
Stuart Ross
Comeback Kid
David Yow
Self - The Jesus Lizard
Matt Maguire
Self - Gwar
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