Just Mercy: Justice over Prejudice

Just Mercy is about a lawyer trying to free a wrongfully accused black man in Alabama. The lawyer is played by Michael B. Jordan and the accused is played by Jamie Foxx. Unfortunately there is still a lot of prejudice and racism in the south, especially in Alabama. An eighteen year old white girl was murdered and Jamie Foxx was accused and convicted with little evidence and only one supposed witness. This movie is about bringing justice to those who deserve it and people realizing that doing the right thing is most important.

What was very fascinating about Just Mercy was when Michael approached Jamie in prison about trying to help him, Jamie was hesitant because previous lawyers had tried to help him and failed. Plus because of the color of his skin and where they were, he himself was skeptical about a chance of freedom. Michael also has the mayor played by Rafe Spall give him trouble because he is worried about what the town will say if the conviction is overturned. Michael has to talk to the eyewitness whos statement gave the conviction and its another convict played by Tim Blake Nelson. He was promised a reduced sentence for his statement. The town was trying to influence these people to give closure to the murder and satisfy the town despite the lack of justice.

There is also a mystery to this movie about what really happened and all the performances are excellent. This movie shows how people will eventually do the right thing despite their previous convictions. This is based on a true story and took place in the late eighties to early nineties. I originally thought this was in the sixties or seventies but it's scary to think that it was so recent. 🍔🍔🍔🍔