If you are asked to name a movie about lawyers and the legal system which one would you say? Most people automatically think of “Erin Brokovich” which starred Julia Roberts (who won an Oscar for her performance) and which detailed a class action lawsuit against a utility company in California.
Other films that have taken a close look at the difficult work done by many lawyers or those in the legal system include:
“The Accused” which starred Jodie Foster and looked at the struggles of two women working together to bring a band of rapists to justice.
The 1992 military drama “A Few Good Men” is also a great insider’s look at the legal system in the U.S. Navy. It covers quite a bit more than the law, and includes tons of drama, but it does demonstrate the problems faced by those who operate from their conscience rather than “on orders”.
When Steven Spielberg decided to handle issues of slavery and early law it came in the form of the film called “Amistad”. This is one story that is entirely about law, lawyers and justice. It looks at the 1839 revolt of slaves aboard the ship of the title and how John Quincy Adams defended their rights in the American legal system.
Another fascinating look at true-life legal issues is delivered in the film “Ghosts of Mississippi” which chronicles the thirty year pursuit of the man who murdered civil rights activist Medgar Evers on his front porch in 1963. It is a good and honest look at the burden of proof and the importance of persistence.
Lastly, if there is one film about lawyers and the legal system that is fun and nerve-wracking at the same time, it is “Miracle on 34th Street” (which was originally produced in 1947 and remade in the 1990s). This tale looks at the struggles of very practical people, including lawyers and judges, to accept that there is a Santa Claus!
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