Just Mercy (2019)

Young, idealistic attorney Bryan Stevenson fights for justice as he defends a wrongly condemned death row prisoner, Walter McMillian. Throughout, Stevenson grapples with systemic racism and legal complexities. Destin Daniel Cretton’s directorial finesse combined with Michael B. Jordan's heartfelt performance makes for a stirring cinematic experience. Particularly impressive is the film's use of close-up shots, intensifying emotional moments. An unmissable deep dive into the quest for justice.