A Calamity of Souls

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Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a murder case pits a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they defend their wrongfully-accused Black clients in this courtroom drama. Jack Lee, a white lawyer from Freeman County, has never challenged racism until he decides to represent Jerome Washington, a Black man charged with killing an elderly white couple. Doubting his decision, Lee fears his legal skills may not be enough in a case where the odds are stacked against him and his client. He soon realizes that the stakes extend far beyond the trial itself. Desiree DuBose, a Black lawyer from Chicago, has dedicated her life to justice and equality. She arrives in Freeman County and forms a contentious partnership with Lee in their fight against the town's best prosecutor. However, DuBose is acutely aware of powerful external forces working to undermine the progress made during the Civil Rights era. Despite their differences, Lee and DuBose realize that alone, they cannot halt the prosecution's relentless pursuit of a guilty verdict and the death penalty. Together, they strive for what once seemed unattainable: a fair trial and true justice.