In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses, John wants to find out the real truth.

• DirectorErnest R. Dickerson
• Release23 November 1998
• Genre
  Drama / TV Movie
• Duration2h 2m
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  5.962
  13 reviews
• Productions

  Showtime Films, Neufeld/Rehme Productions