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A Common Purpose

A high-profile murder trial in post-apartheid South Africa ends with the conviction of 25 individuals, 14 of whom face the death penalty, amidst a backdrop of political and social upheaval.

In this dramatic story, 25 people are convicted of murder, with 14 sentenced to death. A lawyer is assassinated, and another chooses exile. The film explores a notorious murder trial that marks South Africa's transition from apartheid to a new era. Told through the perspectives of a defense lawyer, a journalist, and the accused, the story reveals a landmark victory in the fight for justice in a country where injustice was once enshrined in law.

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Studio(s): Looking Glass Pictures, Screen Australia

Originally Released: United States, Dec 05, 2012

Genres:Documentary, Drama