Hollywood and The Courtroom: The Anatomy of a Trial with Judge Dennis Curran

Join Judge Dennis Curran as we explore the power of storytelling and the impact of film to influence the public's relationship to ideas about injustice, liberty, citizenry, race, justice, crime, punishment, and social order. We'll focus on creating a theme for the case, opening statements, preparing a witness for trial, the drama of cross-examination, closing arguments and using famous movie scenes as examples of excellent lawyering. Sponsored by a generous grant from The Cummings Foundation.