A bill to amend title 17 of the United States Code to provide artistic authors of motion pictures the exclusive right to prohibit the material alteration, including colorization, of the motion pictures.
Film Integrity Act of 1987 - Amends the copyright law to prohibit material alteration, including colorization, of a published motion picture without the written consent of the artistic authors (the principal director and principal screenwriter). Extends the right of consent beyond the duration of the copyright. States that material alterations made without consent render the altered work uncopyrightable.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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