Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court

Unknown yearDirected by Leo Eaton

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Runtime: 1h 57m

About Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America's Supreme Court

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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.

Director: Leo Eaton
Writers: Richard Brookhiser
Leo Eaton

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