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A time to kill

On screen legal fiction adaptations that make a statement!

On screen legal fiction adaptations that make a statement!

By Anuradha Punyan Angry lawyers. Insensitive judges. Jury panels that are hung. Totally innocent defendants: The best courtroom thrillers tell compelling stories about the power and limits of the justice system. From classics like 12 Angry Men to a dramatic new take on the genre like Just Mercy, these films inject a captivating cinematic touch to what might otherwise be a boring subject. The pursuit of justice - which is often difficult to find in the real world - is at the heart of these films. These films, whether they represent the inner workings of military courts, civil litigation, or…
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