Blog: Legal Watch

A Legal Cinematic Odyssey in the Pursuit of Justice  In the vast landscape of legal films, 2020's "Worth" stands out as a compelling narrative that delves deep into the intricate world of law. Directed by Sara Colangelo, this thought-provoking drama takes us on a poignant journey through the aftermath of...

The 2000 film “Erin Brokovich” is a biographical legal drama based on the true story of a woman who becomes an unlikely hero in the fight against corporate greed and corruption. The movie follows Erin, a single mother of three, who, after a car accident, lands a job as a...

This segment covers HBO’s series, “Your Honor,” and features spoilers! On this segment of Legal Watch, the spotlight is on the HBO show “Your Honor” starring Bryan Cranston. This intense drama series features two seasons and follows the story of respected judge, Michael Desiato, whose life is turned upside down...

“Judgement at Nuremberg” is a 1961 American courtroom drama film directed by Stanley Kramer. The movie, taking place in 1948, tells the story of a military tribunal that is convened in Nuremberg, Germany after World War II to prosecute high-ranking Nazi officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Starring...

“The Judge” is a 2014 American legal drama directed by David Dobkin, starring Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Billy Bob Thornton, Vera Farmiga, and other stars. The film revolves around the story of a successful defense attorney, Hank Palmer (Robert Downey Jr.) who returns to his hometown of Carlinville, Indiana,...

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, “Just Mercy” is a 2019 legal drama film based on the memoir of the same name by Bryan Stevenson. The film stars Michael B. Jordan as Stevenson, a Harvard Law graduate who sets up a legal practice in Alabama to defend wrongly convicted death row...