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.”
Synopsis
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Eaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Brookhiser, Leo Eaton
- Original Title
- Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Eaton Creative
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Eaton
Richard Brookhiser, Leo Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Eaton
Director
Richard Brookhiser
Writer
Leo Eaton
Writer
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What is Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court about?
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.
Who directed Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court?
Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court was directed by Leo Eaton.
Who stars in Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court?
The principal cast of Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court includes Not specified.
When was Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court released and how long is it?
Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 57m.