Mel Brooks: Mel Brooks' Debut

Extras

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  The case that protected corporate spending in elections

  Learn how the First Amendment protects independent spending by corporations in elections.

  2:26
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  When The New York Times published the Pentagon Papers

  The New York Times sought the legal counsel after publishing the Pentagon Papers.

  2:22
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  The history of the First Amendment

  "We were making up, in a sense, First Amendment law as we went along," said Floyd Abrams.

  2:48
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  A Song for Cesar

  See how Cesar Chavez and the farmworkers’ movement were influenced by music and the arts.

  1:52
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  Thought Leaders

  "Thought Leaders" examines the lives and legacies of political changemakers.
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  John Singleton on having Maya Angelou as a mentor

  John Singleton came to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on "Poetic Justice."

  13:33
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  Thought Leaders: A series on innovative American thinkers

  A series of documentaries spotlighting key figures in American politics, law and music.

  0:38
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  How Watergate changed the political landscape

  Journalist Todd Purdum floated the idea of Jerry Brown running for governor.

  1:04
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  Jerry Brown's second shot at governor

  Jerry Brown runs for governor a second time and becomes the oldest sitting governor in CA.

  2:12
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  The moment Jerry Brown found politics

  While at the Governor's Mansion, Jerry Brown overheard his father talking politics.

  1:15