Today, the Open Video Alliance is hosting a wireside chat with Creative Commons founding board member Lawrence Lessig to discuss copyright, fair use, and online video. (Lawrence Lessig was seen in the news recently as he reacted to the Citizens United v. FEC Supreme Court decision.)
While the talk will be held at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School, the event will be broadcast live on the Internet.
Around 40 host screenings will be happening across the nation. On my college's campus in Chicago, I have organized a host screening of this Open Video alliance event, which will include a Q&A where those tuned in will use Twitter to submit questions to Lawrence Lessig about fair use and online video.
Organization was simple & easy. I asked a fellow student if she wanted to do an event. I found a space. I invited people through Facebook. I posted fliers. And, Open Video Alliance has offered me a micro-grant so that refreshments can be at the event.
Anyone can do what I did. You do not have to be a student, an artist, a media maker, or someone who is very interested in media reform & justice issues. All you have to do is understand the need for promoting conversation in community on key pressing issues like, in this case, media and how we as a society negotiate control & freedom over media creations & technology.
Here is the link for the event. If there is a host screening in your area, consider attending. If you are unable to get to a host screening (because it is too far away), consider tuning in at 6 pm ET.
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