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New! Moyers & Company: And Justice for Some
Item# 53311
© 2013
57 Min.
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DVD (Chaptered) ISBN: 978-1-61753-721-9
Though a landmark Supreme Court decision 50 years ago established the right of criminal defendants to legal representation-even if they can't afford it-the scales of the American legal system still ti...
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New! Rise of the Machines: Will Civilian Drones Reshape American Life?
Item# 52190
© 2012
28 Min.
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DVD (Chaptered) ISBN: 978-1-61753-704-2
As America's military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan winds down, many drones are coming home for use in border protection and municipal law enforcement. But domestic drone deployment is prolifera...
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Sayonara Baby: Japan's Legal Barriers to Parental Rights
Item# 50128
© 2012
28 Min.
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DVD (Chaptered) ISBN: 978-1-62290-835-6
Returning home to find her two children and her Japanese-born husband gone, Regan Haight soon discovered that Japanese law and custom were heavily stacked against her. But Haight’s isn’t the only case...
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Court, Trials, and Sentencing: Due Process
Item# 48004
© 2012
30 Min.
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DVD (Chaptered) ISBN: 978-1-62102-911-3
According to prime-time television, criminals are brought to justice in a speedy and efficient yet drama-filled manner. In reality, the process can be slow and meticulous, as rules must be followed to...
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Crime, Law, and Enforcement: Due Process
Item# 48002
© 2012
30 Min.
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DVD (Chaptered) ISBN: 978-1-62102-909-0
From minor infractions to identity theft and murder, this program sorts out categories of crimes and their severity, and lets viewers know what takes place during an arrest and arraignment. With input...
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Due Process: Understanding the U.S. Criminal Justice System
Item# 48001
© 2012
90 Min.
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DVD (Chaptered) ISBN: 978-1-62102-908-3
For many, knowledge of the criminal justice system comes from watching television or a popular movie, but real-life situations may play out quite differently. This three-part series presents a detaile...
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Evidence and Forensics: Due Process
Item# 48003
© 2012
30 Min.
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DVD (Chaptered) ISBN: 978-1-62102-910-6
No matter how careful they are, criminals almost always leave some trace of their identity behind. In this program, legal and forensic experts explain different types of evidence and how each is gathe...
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International Law and Global Governance
Item# 48283
© 2011
22 Min.
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DVD (Chaptered) ISBN: 978-1-62102-569-6
International law is described as “the general principles of law as recognized by civilized nations.” This program adds much-needed depth to that broad definition through a discussion of state soverei...
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Death Sentence: The Story of Capital Punishment
Item# 43760
© 2010
60 Min.
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DVD (Chaptered) ISBN: 978-1-61733-714-7
A few centuries ago, state-sanctioned killing was thought of mainly as a control mechanism—a deterrent to crime. Thus, a person could be hanged not just for murder but for minor offences such as petty...
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Bill Moyers Journal: Theodore Olson and David Boies on Same-Sex Marriage
Item# 41681
© 2010
57 Min.
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DVD ISBN: 978-1-61616-681-6
Theodore Olson, one of the nation’s premier appellate and United States Supreme Court advocates, and David Boies, one of the country’s preeminent trial lawyers, argued opposite sides for the fate of t...
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