Two lawyers from opposite worlds unite against prejudice, finding unexpected friendship in a gritty, earnest fight for justice.
Melancholy and intimate. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on YouTube (free).
It stays inside its PG-13, with some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops, their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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