
SummaryBarney 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 dangerous c... Read More
Directed By:Daniel O'Connor, Neil Ortenberg
Obscene
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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.
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Compelling.
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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.
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As vital, incisive and entertaining as its subject.
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A warm, entertaining compendium of counterculture voices and literary landmarks.
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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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