Assignment:
Choose one of the following movies and send a brief summary of the story line including the ethical dilemma facing the attorney. Suggested movies are as follows:
- Criminal Law
- Penalty Phase
- Presumed Innocent
- Erin Brokovich
- A Time to Kill
- Runaway Jury
- The Firm
- A Few Good Men
- The Rainmaker
Analyze the ethical dilemme presented in the movie by writing 1400 to 1750 words about the following topics:
1. Summarize the movie plot
2. Describe the ethical dilemma from the perspective of each of the main characters involved
3. Describe how the dillemma was resolved
4. Describe the type of ethical framework that best describes how the dilema was analyzed and resolved by the characters involved
5. Consider whether the ethical framework used to resolve the dilemma was an effective solution. would a different framework have resulted in a better outcome?
6. Explain why you think legal dramas and dilemmas make for interesting entertainment.