Educational Curriculum
Educational Viewing
Films and documentaries used in our structured educational programs about Canadian legal processes.
About This Curriculum
These films are part of FAC's structured educational programming about legal processes in Canada. Each film is accompanied by facilitated, moderated discussion sessions focused on general legal process education.
Learning objectives: Understanding how the Canadian legal system works, examining how allegations are addressed within criminal and family law procedures, and exploring the role of evidence in legal proceedings.
The Hurricane
1999
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer whose conviction was later overturned by the courts.
When They See Us
2019
An educational dramatization of the Central Park Five case and how the legal system addressed it.
Just Mercy
2019
Lawyer Bryan Stevenson's work navigating the appeals process within the legal system.
Out Cry
2020
An educational examination of Greg Kelley's case as it moved through the legal system.
Hard Time: The David Milgaard Story
1999
An educational account of a landmark Canadian case and how it was addressed within the legal system.
The Central Park Five
2012
Ken Burns' documentary examining how the legal system processed a notable case.
No Visible Trauma
2020
Canadian documentary examining publicly reported events involving Calgary policing.
Marlene
2020
Canadian docudrama exploring the Steven Truscott case.