Unexpected justice : the rise of John Paul Stevens / Siskel/Jacobs Productions in association with WTTW/Channel 11 presents; director: Greg Jacobs & Jon Siskel; producer: Rachel Pikelny.
Publisher:
Siskel/Jacobs Productions,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 27 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Narrator: Peter Coyote. Title from disc surface. "Based on the book: Illinois Justice: the scandal of 1969 and the rise of John Paul Stevens by Kenneth A. Manaster"--Container. Originally broadcast on Chicago television station WTTW on September 15, 2015.
Summary:
"In the spring of 1969, a corruption scandal rocked the Illinois Supreme Court. The investigation that followed was supposed to be a whitewash, not to mention career suicide for the courtly, bow-tied Chicago lawyer who led it. But what happened was exactly the opposite. Unexpected Justice: The Rise of John Paul Stevens tells the surprising story of the case that thrust John Paul Stevens into the public eye, and in the process, launched him on the path to the United States Supreme Court. Narrated by Peter Coyote, the film explores this fascinating chapter of Chicago's scandal-rich history, and features the unforgettable character whose allegations started it all--an irascible citizen gadfly named Sherman Skolnick." -- Siskel/Jacobs Productions website.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)957519170
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.