The 4th, 5th, and the Exclusionary Rule
The 4th, 5th, and the Exclusionary Rule is one of the most talked-about movies released in 1973, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
This film consists of sequences from the Pittsburgh Police footage intercut with a panel discussion moderated by Professor James Vorenberg of Harvard Law School. Community organizers, police, students and lawyers discussed the issues raised by four sequences, including the implications of the 4th and 5th Constitutional amendments, and the Exclusionary Rule of Evidence for search, seizure, and interrogation procedures. The film demonstrates the multiplicity of roles in police work, and examines the conflicts between how the police define their duties and what the public expects of them.
