Podcast Episodes

The Rack (1956) & The Manchurian Candidate (1962) (Guest: Lisa Hajjar) (episode 13)

The Rack (1956), directed by Arnold Laven and written by Rod Serling (originally for television) tells the story of a decorated war hero Captain Edwa…

2 years, 8 months ago

Michael Clayton (Guest: Peggy McGuinness) (episode 12)

The title character in Michael Clayton is a “fixer” for a prominent New York City law firm. Michael Clayton (George Clooney) helps the firm’s managin…

2 years, 9 months ago

The Mauritanian (Guests: Nancy Hollander & Mohamedou Ould Slahi) (episode 11)

The Mauritanian (2021) recounts Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s nightmare journey of secret rendition, torture, and detention at Guantanamo Bay—an odyssey tha…

2 years, 9 months ago

My Cousin Vinny (Guest: Judge Jed S. Rakoff) (episode 10)

My Cousin Vinny (1992) tells the story of two college students from New York (played by Ralph Maccio and Mitchell Whitfield) who are mistakenly arres…

2 years, 10 months ago

Short Summer Break

We'll be taking a short break, but will be back in September with exciting new episodes.

Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonat…

2 years, 10 months ago

Fruitvale Station (Guest: Michael Pinard) (episode 9)

Fruitvale Station (2013) is based on the real-life events leading to the death of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old black man who was shot and killed by…

2 years, 11 months ago

Argentina, 1985 & Granito: How to Nail a Dictator (Guest: Rachel López) (episode 8)

This episode examines Argentina, 1985 (2022) (directed by Santiago Mitre) and the documentary, Granito: How to Nail a Dictator (2011) (directed by Pa…

2 years, 11 months ago

Judgment at Nuremberg (Guest: Kevin Jon Heller) (episode 7)

Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) depicts the trial of Nazi judges before the U.S. military tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany, following World War II. The fi…

3 years ago

12 Angry Men (Guest: Elkan Abramowitz) (episode 6)

12 Angry Men (1957) remains one of the greatest courtroom dramas. Directed by Sidney Lumet from a screenplay by Reginald Rose, the film stars Henry F…

3 years ago

Kramer v. Kramer & Marriage Story (Guest: Solangel Maldonado) (episode 5)

Kramer v. Kramer (1979) and Marriage Story (2019) reflect major shifts in the legal and social landscape around marriage, divorce, and child custody …

3 years, 1 month ago