All rise, court is now in session: 7 legal dramas based on real events

"The Trial of the Chicago 7"

Drama, historical | 4.21 out of 5 on MyShows | 2020

In 1968, the Democratic Party convention was held in Chicago. It was met with protests by activists that ended in a violent clash with police. As a result, the seven organizers of the rally were charged with attempting to incite a riot and put on trial. Aaron Sorkin's movie chronicles the trial, which became one of the most high-profile and scandalous in U.S. history.

"It's a great movie. It's been a long time since I've had one of those moments where I was fighting with the TV because of what happens in the movie. The actors are wonderfully chosen", — AnnaGronsky.

"Thank you Sorkin for this: I've never hated Frank Langella so much, ever, ever before", — santa_marinella.

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"Saint Judy"

Drama | 4.58 out of 5 on MyShows | 2019

The movie is about immigration attorney Judy Wood, who single-handedly changed U.S. asylum law and saved the lives of tens of thousands of immigrant women around the world.

Judy moved with her son from New Mexico to Los Angeles, opened a law firm, and took on the case of a teacher from Afghanistan who had to flee her native country after persecution by the Taliban. Despite setbacks, Judy never gave up, trying to save the life of not only her client, but many other women around the world.

"The movie is amazing, my heart ached almost every minute 💔 Sometimes you don't think about the fact that your life and your freedom is an unattainable phenomenon for someone else", — id470348331.

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"JFK"

Drama, thriller, historical | 3.94 out of 5 on MyShows | 1991

Director Oliver Stone's three-hour drama tells the story of prosecutor Jim Garrison's investigation into the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Garrison (Kevin Costner) is highly suspicious of the official version presented by the FBI and tries to get to the truth on his own, putting everything at stake.

Stone's picture faced criticism even before the release: American newspapers accused the director of conspiracy and spreading lies. Despite this, the movie received high marks from critics, became one of the highest-grossing films of the year and was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including for Best Picture.

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"Erin Brockovich"

Drama | 4.37 out of 5 on MyShows | 2000

Unemployed single mom Erin Brockovich-Ellis (Julia Roberts) is desperate to find a job. She manages to land a modest position at a law firm, where she learns about a huge corporation that is polluting the water in the local community. This is causing the residents to become seriously ill. The company wants to hide the traces of the crime, but Erin is ready to do anything to bring the case to court.

"A very interesting movie where a woman tries to be responsible for her actions and words, helping other people, forgets about her family, but because of all her strength tries to do everything for the sake of children. And she does not regret a bit about her life experience. American humor is present", —  eLepeshinskaya.

"Just one person can change the world", — dayana1313.

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"Judgment at Nuremberg"

Drama, War | 4.55 out of 5 on MyShows | 1961

American Judge Dan Haywood presides over the trial of four German lawyers who served the Nazi regime and are accused of crimes against humanity. But as unexpected drama unfolds in the courtroom, mounting political pressure forces Heywood to make the toughest decision of his career.

"Judgment at Nuremberg" is the pinnacle of director Stanley Kramer's work and one of the best courtroom dramas in cinematic history according to AFI (American Film Institute). The film stars Marlene Dietrich, Burt Lancaster, Spencer Tracy, and Montgomery Clift in the lead roles.

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"Air Murder" / 공기살인

Drama, detective | 4.32 out of 5 on MyShows | 2022

The son of the head doctor suddenly faints due to a mysterious lung disease. Soon the same thing happens to his wife, who dies. Trying to figure out the cause, the doctor discovers hundreds of similar cases that have occurred over the past few years. He takes up the investigation with his wife's sister, who works as a lawyer, and discovers that all of the dead people used a disinfectant for humidifiers.

"The movie is beautiful, very hard to hold back the tears, goosebumps are provided for you", — lizatretakova06.

"A good movie based on real events. I've watched it three times probably, as it comes across on TV. That's why I try to use chemistry as little as possible. You never know what you might inhale", — tekiza51.

"Sad and no less interesting movie, also based on real events. Filled with dynamic and sometimes unexpected moments, you can not get bored watching it, all the same, although here and nothing so incredible was not", — Tikhonov91.

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"Dark Waters"

Drama, thriller | 4.31 out of 5 on MyShows | 2019

1998. Successful corporate attorney Robert Bilott is approached by farmer Wilbur Tennant, an acquaintance of his grandmother, and asks for help: Wilbur's cows are dying and he doesn't know what to do. The farmer is convinced that the nearby DuPont Chemical Corporation is to blame. Robert agrees to take his case, not realizing that this investigation will put his future, career, family, and even his life at risk.

Heavy and multi-layered movie Todd Haynes with brilliant Mark Ruffalo in the lead role. Along with him, the film stars Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins and Bill Pullman.

"There is no crime on which the capital will not go for 300 percent profit. The movie is just about that.What's most galling is that Teflon pans are still a hit", — zadraleks.

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