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Presenting a one-week film series at the Doris Duke Theatre examining the role of lawyers in addressing our most

pressing issues.
Its been said that the law is philosophy applied. The films in the series were chosen to illustrate how lawyers for better or worseare the critical component in addressing difficult questions, and to highlight the moral and ethical dilemmas presented to lawyers and their clients. Each film will be introduced by a Damon Key lawyer who will also lead a discussion of the issues raised following the screening. For information on the presenters and on the series go to www.lawinfilm.com.
Opening Night September 1 | 6:00pm-7:30pm Enjoy food from Da Spot, with wine for purchase, and mingle with sharp legal minds before Crime After Crime at 7:30pm. $15 | $12 museum members. Hawaii Premiere Crime After Crime, 2011 | 95 mins. September 1 at 1:00pm & 7:30pm Opening reception 6:00pm - 7:30pm Two attorneys with no background in criminal law take on the case of Debbie Peagler, who was imprisoned for more than 25 years for the murder of her violently abusive boyfriend. Introduced by Diane D. Hastert, partner at Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert at 7:30pm. Ticket prices for regular film screenings $10 | $8 museum members For more information or to buy tickets online, visit www.honolulumuseum.tix.com

Counsellor At Law, 1933 | 82 mins.

September 5 at 1:00pm & 7:30pm John Barrymore stars as an up-from-the streets successful attorney with internal conflicts that emerge when a rival lawyer threatens to expose a past legal wrongdoing. Introduced by Kenneth R. Kupchak, partner at Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert at 7:30pm.

To Kill A Mockingbird, 1962 | 129 mins.

September 2 at 1:00pm, 4:00pm & 7:30pm Gregory Peck stars as a lawyer in the Depression-era South who puts his career on the line to defend an African-American man accused of rape. Introduced by Mark M. Murakami, partner at Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert at 7:30pm.

The Castle, 1997 | 85 mins.

Anatomy Of A Murder, 1959 | 161 mins. September 6 at 1:00pm & 7:30pm A small-town lawyer defends a man accused of murdering a bartender, hoping to win freedom for his client by using the defense of irresistible impulse. Introduced by Sat K. Freedman, Deputy Public Defender, State of Hawaii at 7:30pm.

September 4 at 1:00pm & 7:30pm Tow-truck driver and family man Darryl Kerrigan takes his case all the way to the Australian High Court when government officials demand that he surrender his home to make way for an airport expansion. Introduced by Robert H. Thomas, partner at Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert at 7:30pm.

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