Reel Justice: The Courtroom Goes to the Movies - Brossura

Bergman, Paul; Asimow, Michael

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ISBN 10: 0740754602 ISBN 13: 9780740754609

Casa editrice: Andrews McMeel Pub, 2006

Riassunto

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.Completely revised and reformatted from the successful first edition, this new edition of Reel Justice includes more than two dozen recent movies as well as many older favorites that weren't covered in the first version. Just a few of the films reviewed: " A Time to Kill " Legally Blonde " Philadelphia " Inherit the Wind " A Few Good Men " The Devil's Advocate " I Am Sam " Intolerable Cruelty " Rules of Engagement " Twelve Angry Men " Ghosts of Mississippi " Runaway JuryReel Justice is an indispensable video guide for film viewers who want the legal lowdown on courtroom scenes.

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L'autore:

Paul Bergman is a professor of law emeritus at UCLA Law School and frequently lectures to lawyers and judges on how films depict law and legal culture. He has written numerous articles on the depiction of law and lawyers in films, as well as several books on evidence, trial advocacy, legal counseling, and legal processes for non-lawyers.

Michael Asimow is professor of law emeritus at UCLA Law School. He specializes in administrative law and has written numerous books and articles about law and lawyers in movies and television, including Law and Popular Culture: A Course Book.

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Book by Bergman Paul Asimow Michael

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Andrews McMeel Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0740754602
• ISBN 13: 9780740754609
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 361