Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and cathartic
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
History, politics, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
Functional look and sound
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and cathartic
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, cathartic, and melancholic.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
History, politics, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, politics, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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The compelling drama of nine black youths, one white man, and a struggle to save American justice.
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
1 h 40 min
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys runs 1 h 40 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
7.0
