Thought this video might be fun to watch as we write our papers. It explains copyright law, extended copyright terms, the public domain, and fair use by stringing together split-second clips from dozens of Disney movies. (I kind of felt like my entire childhood was flashing before my eyes.) My favorite part: “What the heck is the public domain? :::blank stares::: The public domain is a disgrace to the forces of evil!”
Synopsis: Professor Eric Faden of Bucknell University created this humorous, yet informative, review of copyright principles delivered through the words of the very folks we can thank for nearly endless copyright terms.
It’s pretty helpful to listen closely and piece together the concepts we’ve learned. Faden packs a lot into only ten minutes, but if you don’t want to sit through all the choppy clips, go to 6:18 for the chapter on fair use. Happy writing!
