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The Lenny Bruce Obscenity Trial - The Obscenity Circus | 1

The Lenny Bruce Obscenity Trial - The Obscenity Circus | 1

Update: 2020-03-0326
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In the 1960s, Lenny Bruce was a trailblazing standup comedian who took aim at American culture. Bruce clashed frequently with law enforcement, but his decisive legal battle began in 1964. Bruce faced obscenity charges over one of his performances. He also faced a criminal-justice system bent on silencing an outspoken social critic.


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Jeff B

The world's current politically correct, cancel culture regime is far more disturbing than anything Lenny faced. He would be downright ashamed of the place we've allowed this craziness to take us.

Apr 21st
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The Lenny Bruce Obscenity Trial - The Obscenity Circus | 1

The Lenny Bruce Obscenity Trial - The Obscenity Circus | 1