Reel justice
Subtitle: the courtroom goes to the movies
By: Paul Bergman and Michael Asimow.
Contributors: Asimow, Michael.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Pub.
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Kansas City
Language: eng
Number of pages: 361
ISBN-13: 9780740754609
Subjects: Justice, Administration of, in motion pictures.; Jury in motion pictures.
Description: "From the earliest days of the movies, filmmakers have turned to the courtroom for stories because it is an ideal setting for both drama and comedy. Fans of those courtroom movies can turn to Reel Justice for a verdict on both recent and classic courtroom films. Informative and entertaining, Reel Justice rates trial scenes in films on a one-to-four-gavel scale, with four being a classic and one being "ask for a new trial." Authors Paul Bergman and Michael Asimow, both accomplished law professionals, discuss the cultural messages encoded in the films, point out what went right and wrong in scenes where liberties were taken, and even answer a few legal questions along the way."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.