Happy Birthday -- to copyright? Documentary filmmaker Jennifer Nelson is challenging the copyright to the happy birthday song after being asked to pay $1,500 to use the tune in her film. And we wrap up our series on the consumer economy by looking at opportunity cost and the value of things.
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Happy Birthday — to copyright? Documentary filmmaker Jennifer Nelson is challenging the copyright to the happy birthday song after being asked to pay $1,500 to use the tune in her film. And we wrap up our series on the consumer economy by looking at opportunity cost and the value of things.
Music from the episode
Champions Dan The Automator, Rakaa, Aceyalone
Champions Dan The Automator, Rakaa, Aceyalone
Lose Yourself to Dance (Originally Performed by Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams) - Instrumental Only Singer's Edge Karaoke
Lose Yourself to Dance (Originally Performed by Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams) - Instrumental Only Singer's Edge Karaoke
Pro Choice Dujeous, John Legend
Pro Choice Dujeous, John Legend