Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court
Courtmaker examines how John Marshall established the Supreme Court as a pillar of democracy.
1h 57m
Overview
Courtmaker explores how Chief Justice John Marshall transformed the Supreme Court into a coequal branch of government. Through interviews, stunning locations, and re-creations of landmark cases like Marbury v. Madison, the film reveals how Marshall shaped the nation's legal foundations and enduring ideals of liberty and self-government.
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