Gideon's Army
2013 · Movie · 96 min · ★ 7.1 · 94% critics
This documentary follows a small group of public defenders as they juggle overwhelming caseloads, long hours, and low pay while fighting to give people without resources a fair chance in court. Through their day-to-day work, it highlights how money, bail, and rigid rules can shape outcomes in the justice system.
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-01-21
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 94/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (16 votes)
About
If you like real-world, issue-driven documentaries that spotlight underrecognized public service and the human cost of the legal system, this may land hard; Not for you if you want light viewing or tidy answers, like in Which Way Home.
Pros: powerful and moving; eye-opening justice system look; inspiring dedication | Cons: sometimes overly sympathetic; focuses on individuals over system; can feel emotionally heavy
Themes
- woman director
Awards & recognition
- Sundance Editing Award Documentary · 2013
Cast & crew
Directed by Dawn Porter