JOHN ADAMS
Profiles in Courage
DVD, guide
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Stars David McCallum. Young lawyer John Adams, one of the Sons of Liberty, represents British soldiers accused of firing into the crowd at the Boston Massacre. He insists that the defendants’ right to a fair trial is the most important concern. Issues: the development of American legal traditions, defending the unpopular, and the concept of justice during a revolutionary conflict.
This title is part of the series: PROFILES IN COURAGE
Publisher | Zenger |
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Grade | 7 and up |
Color | Black-and-white |
Run Time | 50 minutes |