The Law Through Film
Lehmann & Lehmann Legal Communications' community service includes a "Law Through Fi'm" program that inspires a Westchester County community audience to think about relevant legal issues through the power of cinema.
Together in the Budarz Theater at the Ossining Public Library, a diverse audience watches a movie about the law. Afterwards with a guest attorney moderator, we engage in lively discussions. The purpose of the series is to discuss current legal issues with Hollywood as the inspiration.
Into our second season, the series will include:
"A Few Good Men" starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson.
Rob Reiner's courtroom drama earned four Oscar nominations.
On September 16 at 6:30 p.m., join us at the Ossining Public Library's movie theater for "A Few Good Men" and conversation about the Marine's code of honor. We plan to field questions about General McChrystal's stepping down this summer as the Chief Commander of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan. How is civilian control of the military the core of our democratic system - and how did McChrystal violate this tenet?
October 28 - "Inherit the Wind" (For discussion: Intelligent Design)
December 16 - "M.I.L.K." (For discussion: Gay Marriage)
Last Season's Series:
Click here for Alexandra Lehmann's article on how pro bono work can help grow a law firm's client base.
Westchester County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee’s Spring 2010
Together in the Budarz Theater at the Ossining Public Library, a diverse audience watches a movie about the law. Afterwards with a guest attorney moderator, we engage in lively discussions. The purpose of the series is to discuss current legal issues with Hollywood as the inspiration.
Into our second season, the series will include:
"A Few Good Men" starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson.
Rob Reiner's courtroom drama earned four Oscar nominations.
On September 16 at 6:30 p.m., join us at the Ossining Public Library's movie theater for "A Few Good Men" and conversation about the Marine's code of honor. We plan to field questions about General McChrystal's stepping down this summer as the Chief Commander of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan. How is civilian control of the military the core of our democratic system - and how did McChrystal violate this tenet?
October 28 - "Inherit the Wind" (For discussion: Intelligent Design)
December 16 - "M.I.L.K." (For discussion: Gay Marriage)
Last Season's Series:
- Sidney Lumet’s “12 Angry Men” – with the discussion focused on today’s requirement of unanimity in jury verdicts (Coinciding with the Bear Stearns’ trial of executives and corporate responsibility.)
- “Judgment at Nuremberg” (Part I and II) starring Spencer Tracy and Maximilian Schell – with the discussion focused on military tribunals vs. federal courts for trying today’s war criminals
- “Philadelphia” starring Tom Hanks – with the discussion to focus on “Don’t tell, Don’t ask” and today’s workplace discrimination in the military
Click here for Alexandra Lehmann's article on how pro bono work can help grow a law firm's client base.
Westchester County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee’s Spring 2010