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I teach political science in a community college and use this video every semester. As another reviewer mentioned it does have some documentary qualities to it -- that is perfect for the classroom. Even though it is several years old, it is still quite relevant when discussing the fairness of the criminal justice system, the incredible impact to our society due to the number of people in the criminal justice system, overcrowding, relevance to the Constitution (jury of one's peers, speedy trial, cruel and unusual punishment, etc). It has strong language and scenes, but that keeps the students interested. It is very interesting to have discussions about whether the character is guilty or innocent -- or just a victim of racism and/or the system. Excellent teaching tool that I highly recommend. I need it on DVD. |