Watch this (free during the month of June from Warner Brothers) – important viewing for older students/young adults. https://justmercy.eji.org/
Warner Bros. announced the 2019 film “Just Mercy,” about Alabama-based lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his client on death row, will be available to stream for free on digital platforms during the month of June to help people learn about systemic racism.
The film chronicles world-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson as he recounts his experiences and details the case of a condemned death row prisoner Walter McMillian, whom he fought to free. It’s based on Stevenson’s best-selling memoir “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption.”
“We believe in the power of story,” the film’s official Twitter account said. “#JustMercy is one resource we can offer to those who are interested in learning more about the systemic racism that plagues our society. For the month of June, #JustMercy will be available to rent for free on digital platforms in the US.”
Amid the protests in response to the death of George Floyd, the studio tweeted support for the case, along with a Stevenson quote. “Somebody has to stand when others are sitting,” the quote says. “Somebody has to speak when others are quiet.”
“We stand with our Black colleagues, talent, storytellers and fans – and all affected by senseless violence,” the rest of the WB tweet said. “Your voices matter, your messages matter. #BlackLivesMatter.”
“Just Mercy” earned the National Board of Review’s Freedom of Expression Award in December 2019. It also found a place on President Barack Obama’s list of favorite films last year, and it earned NAACP Image Awards for outstanding motion picture, actor, supporting actor and ensemble cast. Jamie Foxx also earned a Screen Actors Guild nomination for his performance.
You can now stream the film for free on digital platforms like Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video, Vudu, YouTube, FandangoNOW and others.Just Mercy✔@JustMercyFilm
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