A riveting true story of the 1994 murder conviction of Ku Klux Klan member Byron De La Beckwith (James Woods) for the 1964 slaying of civil rights activist Medgar Evers (James Pickens Jr.). An assistant D.A. (Alec Baldwin) reopens the unresolved case thirty years after the crime in this powerful courtroom drama. Whoopi Goldberg plays Evers’ widow.

"Brilliant and compelling! Deserves multiple Oscar® nominations."

- Pat Collins, WWOR-TV/NEW YORK

"One of the most important films of the ‘90s. A must-see!"

- Paul Wonder, WHAT-FM/NEW YORK

"Goldberg is Great!"

- Jeffrey Lyons, WNBC-TV/NEW YORK

"Gripping! A soul -stirring story of American Justice."

- Mark Moorhead, PHOENIX NEW TIMES

"Woods is bone-chilling and Oscar®-ready."

- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA

"Powerful and passionate! Oscar®-caliber performances."

- Bob Healy, SATELLITE NEWS NETWORK / K-BIG-FM / LOS ANGELES

"Woods gives an Oscar®-worthy performance - his best work ever!"

- Neil Rosen, NY 1

"Baldwin is definitely Oscar®-bound! A superb movie."

- Bonnie Churchill, NATIONAL NEWS SYNDICATE

"Splendid performances from an all-star cast!"

- Mose Persico, CFCR-TV/MONTREAL

"An unforgettable experience! Poignant and unbelievable powerful! Baldwin gives a rock-solid performance!"

- Ron Brewington, AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS

No man is above the law.