As part of its public service initiative, In Pursuit of Justice, Court TV is offering its provocative, original programming to groups and individuals that are interested in organizing screenings at community forums, universities, law schools and other venues.

Whether documenting recent cases or based on true stories, Court TV programs put a human face on a variety of legal and judicial topics. Many programs feature renowned legal luminaries like Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld as they fight for justice. Other programs feature top Hollywood talent in starring roles: Danny Glover as a wrongly convicted man in The Exonerated; Juliette Lewis as a skeptical pro-bono attorney in Chasing Freedom; and Mercedes Ruehl as a single mother serving a mandatory minimum sentence in Guilt by Association. Screened together or separately, these acclaimed documentaries, original movies and miniseries are a perfect hook for rich discussions about the law and provide visually compelling examples of our justice system TODAY – both what’s working and what needs more work.

Energize your student group, clinic or law center:

• Use portions of programs that feature lawyers who make a difference to recruit students to your clinic, law review or student organization.
• Organize an informal weekly or monthly film series for your student organization or study group.
• Host a screening event focused on a particular legal topic. Invite faculty and other experts to serve as panelists or keynote speakers.
• Create a mini film festival as a savvier way to highlight careers in public service. Invite alums to talk about their career path and accomplishments.
• Screen the films in the classroom to introduce students to a new topic or provide a case study.

Bring festival-quality film to your campus or community:

• Highlight the Voting Rights Act. Screen clips from Home of the Brave, Mississippi Justice or Freedom Files: Voting Rights and invite experts to discuss the parts of the Act that are up for reauthorization in 2007.
• Reach out to high schools students and show an IPJ program to encourage them to pursue careers in justice.
• Pick an issue that is relevant to your organization’s mission and goals. Host a screening with the goal of recruiting volunteers, educating the public, or raising the visibility of your organization.