Back to All Events

Evening LWV Book/Film Club (Zoom) - July

Join the League of Women Voter’s evening book Club. This group meets online.

The League of Women Voters Book Club is watching the film Just Mercy.

Wednesday July 21st at 7 PM.

Please join us, even if you have not finished the film, for a lively discussion.

just_mercy.jpeg

From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Mercy

Just Mercy is a 2019 American biographical legal drama film co-written and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, and starring Michael B. JordanJamie FoxxRob MorganTim Blake NelsonRafe Spall, and Brie Larson. It tells the true story of Walter McMillian, who, with the help of young defense attorney Bryan Stevenson, appeals his murder conviction. The film is based on the memoir of the same name, written by Stevenson.[5]

Just Mercy had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2019, and was theatrically released by Warner Bros. Pictures on December 25, 2019. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $50.4 million. Foxx received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards.