Marshall is sent to Bridgeport, Connecticut, to defend Joseph Spell (Sterling K. Brown), a Black chauffeur accused of raping and attempting to murder his wealthy white employer, Eleanor Strubing (Kate Hudson).
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Because Marshall is not licensed to practice in Connecticut, he enlists Sam Friedman (Josh Gad), a local Jewish insurance lawyer with no criminal experience. Marshall is sent to Bridgeport, Connecticut, to defend
The trial judge (James Cromwell) allows Marshall to assist but forbids him from speaking in the courtroom, forcing the inexperienced Friedman to serve as lead counsel while Marshall guides him through notes and gestures. 2. Key Themes and Motifs Marshall movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert Because Marshall is not licensed to practice in
Marshall is a biographical legal drama directed by Reginald Hudlin that avoids the traditional "cradle-to-grave" biopic structure. Instead, it focuses on a single, pivotal early case in Thurgood Marshall's career: State of Connecticut v. Joseph Spell .