Below are a few videos on controversial issues. Videos are found in the Films on Demand database.
Inside the fight over abortion through the stories of women struggling with unplanned pregnancies. Drawing on a landmark FRONTLINE film from the 1980s, a look at both sides of the divide in a community still embroiled in the conflict. Distributed by PBS Distribution.
Americans have long prided themselves on their commitment to free speech, a principle enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. But in recent years, hate speech and phony content have proliferated online, offending and misinforming millions of Americans. Some have argued that the world’s largest social media companies, such as Facebook and Twitter, should restrict access to extremist material and ban fake news and false information. But others argue that this would amount to censorship, and private companies should not become the arbiter of acceptable and unacceptable articles and opinions. Should these companies adopt policies limiting content online? Or can free speech principles save social media companies from themselves?
Increasing numbers of states and municipalities across the United States are legalizing marijuana. Is this good or bad? This Bloomberg QuickTake examines the pros and cons.