Gideon's Army

Showings

Roxie Theatre Sat, Jun 15, 2013 9:00 PM
Film Info
Director:Dawn Porter
Film Category:African-American
Poilitics/Social Justice
Running Time:96
Country:USA
Year of Release:2013

Description

Director Porter (a Realscreen 2012 “Doc Hot Shot”) follows three young public defenders in the Deep South. Long hours, low pay, and staggering caseloads mean that even the most committed often quit in just months. Nearly 50 years after the landmark Supreme Court ruling Gideon vs. Wainwright established the right to counsel, can these courageous lawyers change the way America thinks about legal defense, and make “justice for all” a reality? Winner for best editing, Sundance. (FD)