Demonstrating the Mouse’s Absurd Copyright Practices by Using the Mouse’s Work
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Monday, May 21st, 2007, at 10:55 am, and filed under
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Professor Eric Faden of Bucknell University demonstrates principles of fair use to give an overview of U.S. copyright principles in A Fair(y) Use Tale — a 10-minute video in five acts. Using clips from dozens of Disney films, Faden gives the historical perspective and underlying principles for copyright law in the United States. This is a great conversation starter for discussions about changing copyright — not only for its content, but also for its use of media from the very corporate interest that has had a big hand in the ongoing march towards indefinite copy rights. Wired Magazine’s blog also has a commentary on the video.
Found via Walt Crawford’s Walt At Random posting. Walt, by the way, is seeking employment opportunities starting later this year.
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