Sponsored by William S. Hein & Co., Inc.
The Law and Film Series presents films
chosen for their cinematic and legal value, identifying film resources for
possible classroom instructional purposes, as well as for raising general
awareness of the connection between law and film. For each of the two nights of
film showings, we will present films chosen by the AALS Annual Meeting Film
Advisory Committee. There will be brief discussions and commentary in
connection with the films.
Anatomy of a Murder is a 1959 film directed by Otto Preminger, and
is widely considered a classic film. It was nominated for seven Oscars,
including Best Picture, and three of the actors were also Oscar-nominated. It
features James Stewart, Ben Gazzara, Lee Remick, and George C. Scott in a small
town murder mystery, and is framed by an exquisite Duke Ellington musical
score, which won a Grammy for best soundtrack. The film turns on a fascinating
series of trial tactics, evidence, mental states, and professional ethics.
After the film, there will be a moderated discussion.