
A Common Purpose (2012)
Twenty Five people are convicted of murder and fourteen of them are sentenced to hang, one lawyer is assassinated and the other chooses exile in this dramatic story behind a notorious murder trial that marks South Africa's transition from the apartheid era to a new South Africa. Told through the perspectives of defense lawyer, Andrea Durbach, The Independent journalist, John Carlin, and the accused themselves, the story unfolds to reveal a landmark victory in legal history's biggest case on extenuation. A timeless and inspirational story about the fight for justice in a country where injustice was enshrined in law.A Common Purpose is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. It's a documentary and drama movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.7 (9 votes).
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A Common Purpose is a compelling blend of Documentary, Drama, and News genres, offering a unique viewing experience that combines factual reporting with dramatic storytelling.
The movie provides a deep dive into South Africa's transition from the apartheid era to a new South Africa, offering viewers a historical perspective that is both educational and emotionally engaging.
A Common Purpose is anchored by the perspectives of defense lawyer, Andrea Durbach, The Independent journalist, John Carlin, and the accused themselves, providing a multi-faceted view of a landmark legal case and the fight for justice in a country where injustice was enshrined in law.
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A Common Purpose has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.7 (9 votes). The movie is not very popular with Reelgood users lately.
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Twenty Five people are convicted of murder and fourteen of them are sentenced to hang, one lawyer is assassinated and the other chooses exile in this dramatic story behind a notorious murder trial that marks South Africa's transition from the apartheid era to a new South Africa. Told through the perspectives of defense lawyer, Andrea Durbach, The Independent journalist, John Carlin, and the accused themselves, the story unfolds to reveal a landmark victory in legal history's biggest case on extenuation. A timeless and inspirational story about the fight for justice in a country where injustice was enshrined in law.