Appeal Court

This film tells the real, devastating human stories at the heart of cases going through the Court of Appeal over the course of a year, from first hearing to final verdict. The cases include the so-called 'baby-faced killer' convicted of a brutal gang-related sword murder and a man determined to clear his name after serving a sentence for causing the death of his best friend in a dangerous driving case.

"It's known as the court of last resort – the Supreme Court – where nine judges appointed for life make monumental decisions that govern our everyday lives, from the contents of the nation's daily newspapers to what we can do in the privacy of our own homes. With immense power and considerable mystery, the court of final appeal has helped author the history of America.