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Film Screening: The Verdict (1982)

This event is part of the New-York Historical Society’s spring 2014 Free Fridays programs, sponsored by Bank of America. Entrance to the film series is free during the Museum’s Pay-as-you-wish Friday Nights (6 – 8 pm). No reservations required. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6 pm. New-York Historical Society members receive priority.

Justice in Film 
Join us for the New-York Historical Society’s film series, featuring opening remarks by notable directors, writers, actors, and historians. This series will explore how film has tackled social conflict, morality, and the perennial struggles between right and wrong that are waged from the highest levels of government to the smallest of local communities.

The Verdict (1982)
Award-winning actress Lee Grant and acclaimed producer Susan Lacy introduce this compelling courtroom drama, which stars Paul Newman as an alcoholic lawyer who seeks to redeem himself professionally and personally by taking a challenging case to trial. Directed by Sidney Lumet. Starring Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling. 129 min.

Lee Grant’s stunning stage, film, and television career has included an Emmy Award for Peyton Place and an Academy Award for Shampoo. Susan Lacy (moderator), the creator and former executive producer of Thirteen/WNET’s award-winning biography series American Masters, is currently working with HBO to create a biographical series for its award-winning documentary division.











When: Fri., Mar. 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Where: New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
212-873-3400
Price: Free
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This event is part of the New-York Historical Society’s spring 2014 Free Fridays programs, sponsored by Bank of America. Entrance to the film series is free during the Museum’s Pay-as-you-wish Friday Nights (6 – 8 pm). No reservations required. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6 pm. New-York Historical Society members receive priority.

Justice in Film 
Join us for the New-York Historical Society’s film series, featuring opening remarks by notable directors, writers, actors, and historians. This series will explore how film has tackled social conflict, morality, and the perennial struggles between right and wrong that are waged from the highest levels of government to the smallest of local communities.

The Verdict (1982)
Award-winning actress Lee Grant and acclaimed producer Susan Lacy introduce this compelling courtroom drama, which stars Paul Newman as an alcoholic lawyer who seeks to redeem himself professionally and personally by taking a challenging case to trial. Directed by Sidney Lumet. Starring Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling. 129 min.

Lee Grant’s stunning stage, film, and television career has included an Emmy Award for Peyton Place and an Academy Award for Shampoo. Susan Lacy (moderator), the creator and former executive producer of Thirteen/WNET’s award-winning biography series American Masters, is currently working with HBO to create a biographical series for its award-winning documentary division.

Buy tickets/get more info now