Please share your reaction to the movie. Explain the current interpretation of the Sixth Amendment right to counsel and its connection to the 14th Amendment due process application to the states established by the Gideon v. Wainwright case.
I thought that "Gideon's Trumpet," while a bit slow at times, was overall a great depiction of a fascinating court case. I believe that the Gideon case is particularly interesting due to the fact that it, unlike many other cases fought by ambitious lawyers on behalf of victimized citizens, was fought primarily by that very citizen, whose creative and stubborn nature allowed him to fight an institution of justice that was seemingly built against him. Gideon vs. Wainright set the precedent from which our court system extends the coverage of the 6th amendment's right to counsel to the state's legal systems through the 14th amendment. Prior to this ruling, some criminals were denied legal counsel through state courts that denied them access. Following the ruling, all criminals, regardless of severity of offense, are guaranteed legal counsel, as a means of providing equality to those who may not be financially able.
The movie was very slow, but was well done. The case is a historic event and helped free over 2,000 encarcerated Florideans for violations to their 6th amendment rights to counsel. It shows how the judicial system can be disputed by every citizen despite their education. Having the right to legal counsel is a part of the due process of law and having a fair trial. Anyone despite their education may not be equipped to argue their case properly in the courtroom which violates their rights to a fair trial. The Gidean case helped reverse a long line of unjust rulings in the United States. Guilty or not, everyone is provided the same rights as outlined in the Constitution
Gideon's Trumpet is a no frills, fact based depiction of the Gideon v. Wainwright trial, one of the most influential trials in the history of the American Supreme Court. This case helped determine the extent of the 6th Amendment's right to counsel. Before this case, many places requirted counsel only for capital offenses, but Gideon contested that the amendment allowed if for all trials and that his lack of counsel infringed upon his equal protection rights. As a result of this case, all cases must require that a member of the case be supplied with counsel should they seek it. This was a truly monumental case in the course of the American justice system.
"Gideon's Trumpet," was an interesting and fresh look at a landmark case. Most people know that the right to counsel was established by the case Gideon v. Wainwright, but most do not think about the human side of the case. Henry Fonda brought the character to life and showed a different side of the case, which brought a fresh feeling to a well-worn path. Although, some considered the movie slow I enjoyed the quieter moments of the character building process that helped establish the world behind the case and man. For better or worse the movie did its job in conveying the importance of the case while emphasizing the human side of the judicial process.
Although I missed the first half of "Gideon's Trumpet", I saw enough to know that the movie was well-done. The topic itself is interesting: one poor, uneducated man writing to the Supreme Court and fighting for his well-deserved justice. Because of this man and his persistence, he changed the legal system for the better, for it is unfair that people be penalized and likely stuck in jail because of lack of money for a lawyer. This case allowed the furthering of socioeconomic equality, which is extremely important, and helped the justice system to be more just.
Currently, every citizen is guaranteed a lawyer regardless of the offense, their race, or their socioeconomic status because of the 6th and 14th amendments. Unlike before, where the standards for giving legal council different from state-to-state, now every citizen is offered a lawyer. Thanks to Gideon, the Justice system is much more equal.
It was interesting how different the two trial were, it really showed me the importance and impact of having a lawyer versus defending ones self. One should have the right to a lawyer and a fair trial because as the movie showed innocent people could end up in jail. I thought the movie outlined how to challenge the constitutionality of one's trial and expressed the importance of having a lawyer. However, the movie showed that many cases still are overlooked by the supreme court because officials were surprised when Gideon got a reply from the court.
In watching Gideon go through his first trial without counsel, one could not help but to feel sorry for him. Nowadays, in Law and Order and in CSI, we all see the scenes in which they say "I want a lawyer." The 14th Amendment for right to counsel has become imperative in modern trial affairs. I thought Henry Fonda was magnificent in his playing of Clarence Earl Gideon. In addition, the courage, perseverance, and motivation that Gideon showed can be thanked for the right to counsel today.
The beauty and truth of the film reminds reviewers the utter importance of having fair trial. Gildeon’s Triumph was fascinating because it gave us an emotional look at true injustice in the American court system. From the opening scene, we could not help but feel terrible for Gildeon’s predicament and we felt deeply that the trail was unfair despite Gildeon’s intelligent efforts to prove he is in fact innocent. And yes, the film was slow at times. There were no car chases or big blow-ups. The story is raw, and the historical context alone makes for a great movie. It reminded me of the importance of communication, and through Gildeon writing one letter, he changed the lives of Americans. It also corroborated my feelings that the Supreme Court does give chances and consideration to anyone who needs help. Some people have the impression that if the state provides a lawyer, than there is no real shot for a fair case against a well know, popular and expensive lawyer. Everyone has the right to legal counsel, and I think that it speaks well of America.
I believe that Gideons Trumpet did a great job of illustrating to people why The 14th Amendment is so important. It also showed that it was pretty normal for people to be thrown in jail with no form of legal representation. Overall, I felt that the movie was great and really helped show how grateful we are to have the right to a lawyer.
Even without the background soundtrack for dramatic effect, like Joseph said, one could not help but side with Clarence Earl Gideon during the first trial. The movie really captures the hopelessness and nesscessity for a lawyer. Not mentioning Gideon's other "felonies", a man is innocent until proven guilty and one could see how hard it was for Gideon to trial his own case and how easy it was when he had a lawyer. By the way, I like the lawyer who has trialed with Clarence Earl Gideon and Vincent LaGuardia Gambini (identical). I thought it was a mazing though how easy it is to trial a case with a lawyer rather than without. I also liked how Gideon researched the info for his rights and their constitutionality.
gideon's trumpet was a very historically interesting movie. i enjoyed learning about gideon's journey towards fighting for his right to receive counsel during trial. the movie really shows how important a lawyer is during court because every man no matter if they are guilty or not deserves a fair trial.
Gideon's Trumpet was a slow depiction of the landmark court case. It showed the character of Gideon, his stubbornness more exactly, which ended up motivating him to continue to fight for his rights. Though this trait is often criticized, Americans would not enjoy the right to counsel as applied to the states without the thick-headedness of Gideon.
I enjoyed watching the slow but significant case of Gideon vs. Wainwright. Even though the movie was very slow it sets the viewer up with the background information important to understand how important the 14th amendment is for the United States legal system. With no legal representation in court it was unfair for any defendant, guilty or innocent, to be tried before a jury that only heard a intelligent or clear side of the story. There is a reason people go to law school and why lawyers make the kind of money they do, and it is because it is hard. Gideon, only after studying law books in the Florida prison, could make a logical explanation why it was unfair for any one person to be tried before a jury without representation.
I really liked the movie. Overall, I dont think the acting was by any means incredible but after the movie ended I believe those watching have a better understanding of how not only the process to be heard by the Supreme Court works, but also how the 14th Amendment really effects the general population of America. Everyone needs to have a lawyer in a trial situation. It is absurd not to have one because if one side does, that side is at a serious advantage because being a lawyer is HARD. Gideon did a great service to America and the legal system to uphold the rights of his fellow human beings.
I thought that this movie did a great job capturing Gideon's hardship. It is completely unfair to give one side of an argument an advantage and not the other. The movie made the viewer really begin to feel bad for Gideon and therefore support his case and his right to have a lawyer. The movie showed that Gideon's case set the standard to have the 6th amendment given to citizens via the 14th amendment. The movie may have been a lackluster at times, but the impact Gideon had on the justice system outweighs the slow plot of the film.
Whether or not you are able to afford a lawyer or not, one should always have the ability to defend himself with the help of a lawyer. Also, an accused person should be afforded the same 'due process' as any other person. Being able to have a lawyer is a right that everyone should be entitled to. As in the movie, with Gideon defending himself, he lost because he could barley form a coherent question to the witnesses let alone provide for the jury an open and shut case that would find him as an innocent man.
I thought that "Gideon's Trumpet," while a bit slow at times, was overall a great depiction of a fascinating court case. I believe that the Gideon case is particularly interesting due to the fact that it, unlike many other cases fought by ambitious lawyers on behalf of victimized citizens, was fought primarily by that very citizen, whose creative and stubborn nature allowed him to fight an institution of justice that was seemingly built against him. Gideon vs. Wainright set the precedent from which our court system extends the coverage of the 6th amendment's right to counsel to the state's legal systems through the 14th amendment. Prior to this ruling, some criminals were denied legal counsel through state courts that denied them access. Following the ruling, all criminals, regardless of severity of offense, are guaranteed legal counsel, as a means of providing equality to those who may not be financially able.
ReplyDeleteThe movie was very slow, but was well done. The case is a historic event and helped free over 2,000 encarcerated Florideans for violations to their 6th amendment rights to counsel. It shows how the judicial system can be disputed by every citizen despite their education. Having the right to legal counsel is a part of the due process of law and having a fair trial. Anyone despite their education may not be equipped to argue their case properly in the courtroom which violates their rights to a fair trial. The Gidean case helped reverse a long line of unjust rulings in the United States. Guilty or not, everyone is provided the same rights as outlined in the Constitution
ReplyDeleteGideon's Trumpet is a no frills, fact based depiction of the Gideon v. Wainwright trial, one of the most influential trials in the history of the American Supreme Court. This case helped determine the extent of the 6th Amendment's right to counsel. Before this case, many places requirted counsel only for capital offenses, but Gideon contested that the amendment allowed if for all trials and that his lack of counsel infringed upon his equal protection rights. As a result of this case, all cases must require that a member of the case be supplied with counsel should they seek it. This was a truly monumental case in the course of the American justice system.
ReplyDelete"Gideon's Trumpet," was an interesting and fresh look at a landmark case. Most people know that the right to counsel was established by the case Gideon v. Wainwright, but most do not think about the human side of the case. Henry Fonda brought the character to life and showed a different side of the case, which brought a fresh feeling to a well-worn path. Although, some considered the movie slow I enjoyed the quieter moments of the character building process that helped establish the world behind the case and man. For better or worse the movie did its job in conveying the importance of the case while emphasizing the human side of the judicial process.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I missed the first half of "Gideon's Trumpet", I saw enough to know that the movie was well-done. The topic itself is interesting: one poor, uneducated man writing to the Supreme Court and fighting for his well-deserved justice. Because of this man and his persistence, he changed the legal system for the better, for it is unfair that people be penalized and likely stuck in jail because of lack of money for a lawyer. This case allowed the furthering of socioeconomic equality, which is extremely important, and helped the justice system to be more just.
ReplyDeleteCurrently, every citizen is guaranteed a lawyer regardless of the offense, their race, or their socioeconomic status because of the 6th and 14th amendments. Unlike before, where the standards for giving legal council different from state-to-state, now every citizen is offered a lawyer. Thanks to Gideon, the Justice system is much more equal.
It was interesting how different the two trial were, it really showed me the importance and impact of having a lawyer versus defending ones self. One should have the right to a lawyer and a fair trial because as the movie showed innocent people could end up in jail. I thought the movie outlined how to challenge the constitutionality of one's trial and expressed the importance of having a lawyer. However, the movie showed that many cases still are overlooked by the supreme court because officials were surprised when Gideon got a reply from the court.
ReplyDeleteIn watching Gideon go through his first trial without counsel, one could not help but to feel sorry for him. Nowadays, in Law and Order and in CSI, we all see the scenes in which they say "I want a lawyer." The 14th Amendment for right to counsel has become imperative in modern trial affairs. I thought Henry Fonda was magnificent in his playing of Clarence Earl Gideon. In addition, the courage, perseverance, and motivation that Gideon showed can be thanked for the right to counsel today.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty and truth of the film reminds reviewers the utter importance of having fair trial. Gildeon’s Triumph was fascinating because it gave us an emotional look at true injustice in the American court system. From the opening scene, we could not help but feel terrible for Gildeon’s predicament and we felt deeply that the trail was unfair despite Gildeon’s intelligent efforts to prove he is in fact innocent. And yes, the film was slow at times. There were no car chases or big blow-ups. The story is raw, and the historical context alone makes for a great movie. It reminded me of the importance of communication, and through Gildeon writing one letter, he changed the lives of Americans. It also corroborated my feelings that the Supreme Court does give chances and consideration to anyone who needs help. Some people have the impression that if the state provides a lawyer, than there is no real shot for a fair case against a well know, popular and expensive lawyer. Everyone has the right to legal counsel, and I think that it speaks well of America.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Gideons Trumpet did a great job of illustrating to people why The 14th Amendment is so important. It also showed that it was pretty normal for people to be thrown in jail with no form of legal representation. Overall, I felt that the movie was great and really helped show how grateful we are to have the right to a lawyer.
ReplyDeleteEven without the background soundtrack for dramatic effect, like Joseph said, one could not help but side with Clarence Earl Gideon during the first trial. The movie really captures the hopelessness and nesscessity for a lawyer. Not mentioning Gideon's other "felonies", a man is innocent until proven guilty and one could see how hard it was for Gideon to trial his own case and how easy it was when he had a lawyer. By the way, I like the lawyer who has trialed with Clarence Earl Gideon and Vincent LaGuardia Gambini (identical). I thought it was a mazing though how easy it is to trial a case with a lawyer rather than without. I also liked how Gideon researched the info for his rights and their constitutionality.
ReplyDeletegideon's trumpet was a very historically interesting movie. i enjoyed learning about gideon's journey towards fighting for his right to receive counsel during trial. the movie really shows how important a lawyer is during court because every man no matter if they are guilty or not deserves a fair trial.
ReplyDeleteGideon's Trumpet was a slow depiction of the landmark court case. It showed the character of Gideon, his stubbornness more exactly, which ended up motivating him to continue to fight for his rights. Though this trait is often criticized, Americans would not enjoy the right to counsel as applied to the states without the thick-headedness of Gideon.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed watching the slow but significant case of Gideon vs. Wainwright. Even though the movie was very slow it sets the viewer up with the background information important to understand how important the 14th amendment is for the United States legal system. With no legal representation in court it was unfair for any defendant, guilty or innocent, to be tried before a jury that only heard a intelligent or clear side of the story. There is a reason people go to law school and why lawyers make the kind of money they do, and it is because it is hard. Gideon, only after studying law books in the Florida prison, could make a logical explanation why it was unfair for any one person to be tried before a jury without representation.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the movie. Overall, I dont think the acting was by any means incredible but after the movie ended I believe those watching have a better understanding of how not only the process to be heard by the Supreme Court works, but also how the 14th Amendment really effects the general population of America. Everyone needs to have a lawyer in a trial situation. It is absurd not to have one because if one side does, that side is at a serious advantage because being a lawyer is HARD. Gideon did a great service to America and the legal system to uphold the rights of his fellow human beings.
ReplyDeleteI thought that this movie did a great job capturing Gideon's hardship. It is completely unfair to give one side of an argument an advantage and not the other. The movie made the viewer really begin to feel bad for Gideon and therefore support his case and his right to have a lawyer. The movie showed that Gideon's case set the standard to have the 6th amendment given to citizens via the 14th amendment. The movie may have been a lackluster at times, but the impact Gideon had on the justice system outweighs the slow plot of the film.
ReplyDeleteWhether or not you are able to afford a lawyer or not, one should always have the ability to defend himself with the help of a lawyer. Also, an accused person should be afforded the same 'due process' as any other person. Being able to have a lawyer is a right that everyone should be entitled to. As in the movie, with Gideon defending himself, he lost because he could barley form a coherent question to the witnesses let alone provide for the jury an open and shut case that would find him as an innocent man.
ReplyDelete