USA,
2013, 96 min
Directed by:
Dawn PorterScreenplay:
Dawn PorterCinematography:
Chris HillekeComposer:
Paul BrillVOD (1)
Plots(1)
Follows three young, committed Public Defenders who are dedicated to working for the people society would rather forget. Long hours, low pay and staggering caseloads are so common that even the most committed often give up. (CoolConnections)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2014 - Dawn Porter, Julie Goldman (Best Documentary Feature)
Sundance Film Festival
- 2013 - Editing Award: U. S. Documentary
- 2013 - Dawn Porter (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary)
Miami Film Festival
- 2013 - Dawn Porter (Knight Documentary Achievement Award)
- 2013 - Dawn Porter (Audience Award - Best Documentary)