Defending Gideon
Mar 18, 2013 · 30m
Director
Rebecca Richman CohenOverview
Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with breaking into a pool hall. He could not afford a lawyer to defend him in court, and after a hasty trial, he was convicted. Had Gideon accepted his fate, he'd have been imprisoned for five years. But Gideon did challenge his conviction -all the way to the Supreme Court. The result was the landmark case Gideon v. Wainwright, which guarantees poor defendants the right to counsel in criminal cases.
Cast of Defending Gideon
Crew of Defending Gideon
About Defending Gideon
What is Defending Gideon about?
Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with breaking into a pool hall. He could not afford a lawyer to defend him in court, and after a hasty trial, he was convicted. Had Gideon accepted his fate, he'd have been imprisoned for five years. But Gideon did challenge his conviction -all the way to the Supreme Court. The result was the landmark case Gideon v. Wainwright, which guarantees poor defendants…
When was Defending Gideon released?
Defending Gideon was released on March 18, 2013.
How long is Defending Gideon?
Defending Gideon runs 30 minutes.
Who directed Defending Gideon?
Defending Gideon was directed by Rebecca Richman Cohen.
Who is in the cast of Defending Gideon?
The cast of Defending Gideon includes Martin Sheen (Narrator) and Clarence Earl Gideon (Self - Archive Footage).