A Time to Kill

In 'A Time to Kill' (1996), directed by Joel Schumacher, a young African American girl is brutally assaulted by two white men in a racially charged town in Mississippi. When the girl's father, played by Samuel L. Jackson, seeks justice through the legal system, tensions escalate. The film follows defense attorney Jake Brigance, portrayed by Matthew McConaughey, as he navigates a complex trial marked by racism, prejudice, and moral dilemmas in his quest for justice. The movie explores themes of race, justice, and the human experience in the face of adversity.