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1991

Two law school friends find themselves at odds when one becomes a Justice Department lawyer and the other goes into politics.

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1949

An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.

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2008

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A woman embarks on a journey alone across the United States after fleeing from her violent husband.

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A teenager faces an uphill battle when she fights to give women the opportunity to play competitive soccer.

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