Black and White (2002)

5.5 | Oct 31, 2002 (AU) | Drama | 01:39

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One man's conviction divided a nation.

Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.