The First: Free Speech at the Crossroads
Tuesday, October 20 ● CU Boulder’s Kittridge Multi-Purpose Room ● 4-7 p.m.
A 90-minute public affairs documentary produced by Fast Forward Films and presented by Rocky Mountain PBS as part of the public media collection celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The film examines the modern state of First Amendment freedoms, exploring contemporary challenges such as censorship, political polarization and threats to open discourse in the United States.
Join veteran NBC News senior correspondent and CU alumnus Tom Costello (Jour’87), Colorado Public Radio reporter/host Bazi Kanani and film director Brian Malone for a post-screening discussion.
4–4:30 p.m.
Arrive and register, grab pizza, register to vote, visit education tables
4:30–7 p.m.
Film and Discussion with
- Brian Malone, Malone Media Group, producer
- Tom Costello (Jour’87), NBC senior correspondent, co-narrator
- Bazi Kanani, Colorado Public Radio, reporter, co-narrator
Some faculty members will award credit for participation at this event.
Hosted by the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information
