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At the beginning of the 1990s, the sampler had become ubiquitous among cutting-edge musicians. Negativland were a small American band signed to the fiercely independent SST label, and had been using unauthorized samples in their work for many years. But when they took a portion of U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and used it on a single released in 1991, the band suddenly found themselves thrust into the public consciousness. U2's label, Island, took the band and SST to court, resulting in a remarkable case that saw the huge rock band's credibility diminish as every second passed, while Negativland surfaced with an exhaustive document about their experiences entitled "Fair Use." Director Craig Baldwin documents the case in this fascinating film, while also shining a light on Negativland's attitude towards their work, which mirrors his own approach to taking clips from other films and turning them into an entirely new piece of art. Baldwin also expands his focus beyond Negativland, talking to a number of artists working with copyrighted and "found" sounds, highlighting exactly how they are able to exploit the vagaries of the law. A great way to discover the work of some fearless musicians and filmmakers who may work on the margins, but aren't afraid to take on the might of the respective industries they work in, Baldwin's film is an important cultural document of a little-known phenomenon.

How to Watch Sonic Outlaws Legally and Safely

If you want to stream Sonic Outlaws through reputable and legal services, there are a few good options depending on where you are. Subscription platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ sometimes carry Sonic Outlaws films or related DC titles—though availability depends on your country.

If you’d rather not commit to a subscription, there are ad‑supported, free (but legal) platforms such as Tubi, Pluto TV, Peacock or Crackle (where available in your region) that occasionally host superhero films.

Lastly, don’t forget about library‑linked streaming options like Kanopy or Hoopla (if your library or university is registered), and official uploads by film distributors on YouTube—these can also give you legal access to classic movies.