The Avant Garde
- Episode aired May 7, 1968
Allen Ginsberg discusses his obscenity trial after the publication of his long-form poem, "Howl." Ginsberg insists that censorship of artistic works deny the inherent right of political spee... Read allAllen Ginsberg discusses his obscenity trial after the publication of his long-form poem, "Howl." Ginsberg insists that censorship of artistic works deny the inherent right of political speech to their authors. As the conversation progresses, Ginsberg and Buckley debate U.S. mili... Read allAllen Ginsberg discusses his obscenity trial after the publication of his long-form poem, "Howl." Ginsberg insists that censorship of artistic works deny the inherent right of political speech to their authors. As the conversation progresses, Ginsberg and Buckley debate U.S. military policies in Vietnam.