In 1933, successful New York attorney Sam Leibowitz traveled to Alabama to defend nine young black men accused of raping two white women on a freight train. The men, aged 12 to 20, were quickly tried and sentenced to death, sparking widespread outrage and an appeal to the US Supreme Court. Leibowitz, a seasoned lawyer with a strong track record, agreed to represent the accused at their retrials, leading to a landmark legal battle that ultimately changed American jurisprudence.
Heavens Fall
In a volatile and racially tense neighborhood, the fates of two young women are forever changed after they accuse nine black teenagers of a heinous crime, sparking a whirlwind of controversy and social unrest.
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