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1. When They See Us (2019)
TV-MA | 75 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story.
Stars: Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Marquis Rodriguez
Votes: 138,190
2. The Practice (1997–2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
We follow the exploits and cases of defense attorneys of a Boston law firm. Bobby Donnell is the senior defense attorney and founder of the firm.
Stars: Dylan McDermott, Kelli Williams, Lara Flynn Boyle, Steve Harris
Votes: 10,448
3. Kasoor (2001)
Not Rated | 151 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Shekhar appoints Simran, a lawyer with an impeccable record, to represent him as he was accused of murdering his wife and soon she starts falling in love with him. Little she knows that Shekhar has some darker intentions.
Director: Vikram Bhatt | Stars: Divya Dutta, Lisa Ray, Apurva Agnihotri, Aftab Shivdasani
Votes: 1,139
4. Philly (2001–2002)
50 min | Drama
A new lawyer tries to maintain her distance from her sometimes guilty clients, but building a good rep threatens to overcome her passion.
Stars: Kim Delaney, Tom Everett Scott, Rick Hoffman, Diana Maria Riva
Votes: 416
5. Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America (2021)
PG-13 | 117 min | Documentary
Interweaving lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and shocking revelations, lawyer Jeffery Robinson draws a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America.
Directors: Emily Kunstler, Sarah Kunstler | Stars: Chief Egunwale Amusan, Josephine Bolling McCall, Gwen Carr, Tiffany Crutcher
Votes: 1,237
6. I guappi (1974)
130 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In this period piece set in Italy, Nicola Bellizzi dreams of becoming a lawyer. However, when he seeks the reason that people are reluctant to help him in his goals, he discovers that some ... See full summary »
Director: Pasquale Squitieri | Stars: Claudia Cardinale, Franco Nero, Fabio Testi, Lina Polito
Votes: 414
8. Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line
Documentary
Directors: Jan Haaken, Samantha Praus
9. Fighting for Life in the Death-Belt (2005)
52 min | Documentary, Crime
This film follows legendary anti-death penalty attorney Stephen Bright through the final hours as he tries to prevent two clients from being executed. Narrated by Ani DiFranco
Directors: Adam Elend, Jeff Marks | Stars: Stephen Bright, Ani DiFranco, Wallace Fugate, Charles Ogletree
11. Discovering 'Evil Dead' (2002 Video)
13 min | Documentary, Short
Stories of how the film Evil Dead, The (1981) rose up very high against the accusations of the 'Video Nasties' of the 1980's in the UK. Many controversial films are referenced here to give ... See full summary »
Director: David Gregory | Stars: Stephen Woolley, Bill Warren, Nik Powell
Votes: 88
12.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
Captain Hurt
(1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
Kuzak has to battle racial prejudice and too much media coverage as he tries to defend Earl Williams, a black college professor against charges that he murdered a white college co-ed who ... See full summary »
Director: Win Phelps | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 34
13.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
Ex-Wives and Videotape
(1990)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
A desperate Kuzak sweats out of preparations for his appeal before the California Supreme Court in a final attempt to overturn the conviction on Earl Williams on a technicality. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »
Director: Miles Watkins | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 35
14.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
Placenta Claus Is Coming to Town
(1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
Kuzak goes the final mile as tries to lighten the sentence on Earl Williams, who is facing the death penalty after being convicted of murder. Meanwhile, Markowitz loses his cool when Kelsey... See full summary »
Director: Rob Thompson | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 33
15.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
The Mouse That Soared
(1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
Victor once again faces off against the crafty dwarf attorney, Hamilton Schuyler, who's the opposing counsel representing a nightclub owner where Victor's client brings a complaint to stop ... See full summary »
Director: Sandy Smolan | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 34
16.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
(1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
The Earl Williams murder trial continues as Kuzak tries to evaluate witnesses sympathetic to Earl Williams as the case draws to a close. But then, Kuzak makes the colossal mistake of ... See full summary »
Director: David Carson | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 32
17.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Miscarriage of Justice
(2009)
TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A respected congressman faces trial for murder, but a suicide and confession during the trial cast new doubt on his guilt.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, Eric Szmanda
Votes: 686
18.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode:
Public Defenders
(2015)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
John talks about problems concerning public defenders in the American Judicial system, a Michigan state legislature scandal, Guatemala's unusual election, and Queen Elizabeth II and delivers a message from the Lady of Perpetual Exemption.
Directors: Bruce Leddy, Frank Prinzi | Stars: John Oliver, Suzanne Marie Berman, Robert John Burke, Kevin Chapman
Votes: 340
19.
When They See Us (2019)
Episode:
Part Two
(2019)
TV-MA | 71 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The New York City police are shown mounting a conspiracy with prosecutors, to fudge timelines and to ignore conflicting evidence, in order to expedite a guilty verdict against five boys.
Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Jharrel Jerome
Votes: 5,791