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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsSaw "Just Mercy" today
Had a high-level familiarity with the McMillian case going in.
Maybe I don't get to the movies enough, but haven't been this emotionally wrung out by a film since "Precious."
Outstanding performances by Jordan and Foxx, along with Rob Morgan's moving portrayal of Herbert Richardson.
I highly recommend it, but be prepared to feel everything from despair to raw anger.
Squinch
(51,061 posts)like I've watched him grow up since The Wire.
ok_cpu
(2,056 posts)but we feel similar about Jordan from watching "Parenthood".
Squinch
(51,061 posts)And his role in it was a real heart breaker.
lostnfound
(16,194 posts)Which made me wonder how many are innocent but arent proven innocent.
On the other hand, theres an absurd number off murders that never get solved at all.
ok_cpu
(2,056 posts)Plus, the fact that the EJI alone has saved 100+ (I think the credits said 140) people from the death penalty indicates just how messed up the system is.