Good sweltering Thursday! As we near the 4th of July, the summer reading (and movie-watching) season kicks into high gear. I have compiled a short list of must-read books and must-see movies about civil cases and the civil justice system and the politics behind it all. Prepare to be shocked, outraged, and riveted to your seats (or beach towels).
Damages, by Barry Werth
A Civil Action, by Jonathan Harr
The Buffalo Creek Disaster, by Gerald M. Stern
Hot Coffee, Directed by Susan Saladoff
Silkwood, Starring Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher. Screenplay written by Nora Ephron, Alice Arlen. (Blogger's Note: Gerry Spence was the Attorney for the Estate of Karen Silkwood. You can read his epic Closing Argument here).
Blocking The Courthouse Door, by Stephanie Mencimer (of Mother Jones Magazine)
Private Empire: ExxonMobil and American Power, by Steve Coll
Erin Brokovich, starring Julia Roberts, Albert Finney
Priceless, by Lloyd Constantine
Bloodthirsty Bitches and Pious Pimps of Power, by Gerry Spence
As stated - this is a short list (but enought to get you started). Please feel free to add to it! Tweet your suggestions to me @Nicole1515 or leave a comment in the section below. Stay tuned for another in-depth blog piece coming next week. (The United States Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act, which is scheduled to come down later today will determine the subject matter of my next piece). Have a great weekend and enjoy the list!
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