Assignment:
Watch a movie that presents a legal dilemma (e.g., Criminal Law, Penalty Phase, Presumed Innocent,The Witness) and analyze the dilemmas of using one of the ethical frameworks.
Suggested Movies:
1. Criminal Law
2. Penalty Phase
3. Presumed Innocent
4. Erin Brockovich
5. A Time to Kill
6. Runaway Jury
7. The Firm
8. A Few Good Men
9. The Rainmaker
1. Summarize the movie plot briefly.
2. Describe the ethical dilemma from the perspective of each of the main characters involved.
3. Describe how the dilemma was resolved.
4. Explain the kind of ethical framework that best describes how the dilemma was analyzed and resolved by the characters involved.
5. Consider whether the ethical framework used to resolve the dilemma was an effective solution. Suggest a different framework to address the dilemma and predict the outcome.
6. Explain why you think dramas and dilemmas make for interesting entertainment.
Follow APA guidelines.