Movies and TvShows featuring "african-american-lawyer" theme.

Marshall follows the early career of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. Set in the 1940s, the movie explores Marshall's journey as a young lawyer representing an African-American chauffeur accused of assaulting his wealthy white employer in Greenwich, Connecticut. The case becomes a national sensation, testing the limits of Marshall's belief in justice and equality. Alongside a reluctant Jewish lawyer, Marshall faces prejudice and racism as they work together to uncover the truth and fight against racial discrimination.

In December, 1986, 3 black men ran into car trouble in Howard Beach, a middle-class neighborhood in New York City. Unable to start their car, they sought refuge in a nearby restaurant. What happened later that night shocked the entire city.