This series has garnered a lot of award attention, so I sought it out. I remember the original media frenzy around this trial that was played out in our living room. The phenomenon launched Court TV and a bevy of reality court shows. Even though it played out during my time, the series filled in some of the details not so apparent at the time, Excellent teleplay, integrity in the depictions and tone of the piece, and great performances (although I never really saw beyond Cuba Gooding to OJ). It's conclusions are sobering: the power of celebrity, the fear of racial violence, and the sad state of the American judicial system to be so susceptible to petty manipulation. I give it a solid 8.5 (great drama) out of 10.
Shout by Nancy L DraperVIP 8BlockedParent2017-01-16T04:28:47Z
This series has garnered a lot of award attention, so I sought it out. I remember the original media frenzy around this trial that was played out in our living room. The phenomenon launched Court TV and a bevy of reality court shows. Even though it played out during my time, the series filled in some of the details not so apparent at the time, Excellent teleplay, integrity in the depictions and tone of the piece, and great performances (although I never really saw beyond Cuba Gooding to OJ). It's conclusions are sobering: the power of celebrity, the fear of racial violence, and the sad state of the American judicial system to be so susceptible to petty manipulation. I give it a solid 8.5 (great drama) out of 10.