The read
It runs a compact 1h 5m.
Synopsis
James Forman, a 31-year-old public defender and son of a civil rights leader, provides representation for black youth in Washington, D.C., who can't afford their own attorneys in this riveting documentary that goes inside the criminal justice system. Director Kirsten Johnson's award-winning film also sheds light on the difficulties that ex-offenders face when trying to break the cycle of crime and imprisonment.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Kirsten JohnsonDirector
Cast
- James FormanCast