| The FREEDOM TO VIEW, along with the freedom to speak,
to hear, and to read, is protected by the First Amendment
to the constitution of the United States. In a free society,
there is no place of censorship of any medium of expression.
Therefore these principles are affirmed:
1. To provide the broadest possible access to film
video, and other audiovisual materials because they are
a means for the communication of ideas. Liberty of circulation
is essential to insure the constitutional guarantee of
freedom of expression.
2. To protect the confidentiality of all individuals
and institutions using film, video, and other audiovisual
materials.
3. To provide film, video, and other audiovisual materials
which represent a diversity of views and expression.
Selection of a work does not constitute or imply agreement
with or approval of content.
4. To provide a diversity of viewpoints without the
constraint of labeling or prejudging film, video, and
other audiovisual materials on the basis or the moral,
religious, or political beliefs of the producer or filmmaker
or on the basis of controversial content.
5. To contest vigorously, by all lawful
means, every encroachment upon the public’s freedom
to view.
Freedom to View Committee of the American Film and Video
Association (AFVA). Adopted by the AFVA Board of Directors
February 1979; revised in 1989 and endorsed by the
ALA Council January 10, 1990.
Adopted: 3/11/81
Reviewed: 1/24/90
Reviewed: 3/20/02
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