What do you know about your constitutional rights, courtroom procedures, lawyers, how government works? Are the images that come to mind from movies, TV programs, or books that you have read? You are in good company if that is true. But, were the portrayals accurate? What were the civics lessons behind the entertaining stories? The reviews here are a chance to enjoy them again and maybe gain some new insight. And, the legal system is frequently discussed in the news media. Does the news media accurately represent how the system works?
How are lawyers portrayed in movies or film?
What are some of the ways criminal justice has been skewed by movies, TV, or news?
How are images of justice on prime time TV different from real life?
A journal published by the University of Albany dedicated to exploring law within popular culture. This includes specific films and television shows, as well as broader commentary regarding Hollywood and the television and news industries.
By: editor1
Last Updated: January 24, 2012 - 6:56am
