Larry v. Lockney (2003)
Meet Larry Tannahill. Out of 2,000 residents in the West Texas town of Lockney, he's the only one against the school board's new mandatory drug testing policy. Larry, a third-generation farmer, believes the testing is a violation of his son's Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches. He sues to overturn the policy, forming an unlikely alliance with the American Civil Liberties Union. In the battle over rights, Larry makes headlines around the country, loses his job and his family receives threats.
Director: Mark Birnbaum, Jim Schermbeck
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 30, 2003
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Larry v. Lockney about?
- Meet Larry Tannahill. Out of 2,000 residents in the West Texas town of Lockney, he's the only one against the school board's new mandatory drug testing policy. Larry, a third-generation farmer, believes the testing is a violation of his son's Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches. He sues to overturn the policy, forming an unlikely alliance with the American Civil Liberties Union. In the battle over rights, Larry makes headlines around the country, loses his job and his family receives threats.
- Who directed Larry v. Lockney?
- Larry v. Lockney was directed by Mark Birnbaum, Jim Schermbeck.
- How long is Larry v. Lockney?
- Larry v. Lockney has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Larry v. Lockney?
- Larry v. Lockney is a Documentary film.