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.
Directed byErnest R. Dickerson
Written byFrank Military
CountryUnited States
Runtime122 min
On screen
Courtney B. Vance
Charles S. Dutton
Kadeem Hardison