Fighting the Power in Just Mercy

By Joshua Purz The film Just Mercy was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and released in 2019. It depicts the injustice of parts of the US legal system and its racist tenor. The film tells the story of Bryan Stevenson who wants to fight for innocent prisoners that are sentenced to death. However, he not only has to prove their innocence but must fight the racist system that works against him and his clients. Therefore, the film presents not only a personal story but a nationwide issue. Bryan trying to defend Walter in court. Copyright by Warner Bros. Symbols in the film … Continue reading Fighting the Power in Just Mercy

Just Mercy: A Commentary on Race and Socioeconomic Status in the American Justice System

By Jack Lumsden Monroe county courthouse. UGArdener, OpenVerse. Just Mercy, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, is a compelling film that tells the story of Bryan Stevenson, a dedicated young lawyer fighting against wrongful convictions. Based on true events, the film … Continue reading Just Mercy: A Commentary on Race and Socioeconomic Status in the American Justice System

Opening the Wound Doesn’t Keep It From Being Stitched Shut Again

Cassandra Kipp Destin Daniel Cretton’s Just Mercy dramatically reenacts the first case undertaken by real figure Bryan Stevenson. Stevenson is a black Harvard-graduate lawyer who moves to Alabama to achieve justice for death row inmates. His new Equal Justice Initiative … Continue reading Opening the Wound Doesn’t Keep It From Being Stitched Shut Again