There are heroes among us. They don't wear capes or tights. The don't fly or turn invisible. They wake up every morning and battle injustice. And the reasons that they are heroes is that they serve the part of humanity they we often forget. Nope... They are not the Avengers or the Xmen. They are the Defenders... the Public Defenders.
This HBO documentary airing in the summer of 2013 shows the trails and tribulations of people that work as public defenders. This wonderful film shows how hard it is to be trapped in the criminal court system and the hurdles and barriers that poor people face getting their fair say in court. The public defenders are like teachers in many ways. Underpaid and under appreciated for the important work that perform on behalf of society. And those that follow this calling... yes it is a calling....do it out of sense of justice and a passion to help defend the constitutional rights of the innocent and sometimes the guilty when they don't have the resources to defend themselves.
Pros
1. Good film that show real people doing real work for those in need. Heroes!
2. Based in Atlanta...
3. Young people making a difference... inspiring.
Cons
1. This is a complex issue. No easy answers.
2. It's about lawyers... just saying.
S.F. Guru
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