Saw "Just Mercy" today

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Had a high-level familiarity with the McMillian case going in.

Maybe I don't get to the movies enough, but haven't been this emotionally wrung out by a film since "Precious."

Outstanding performances by Jordan and Foxx, along with Rob Morgan's moving portrayal of Herbert Richardson.

I highly recommend it, but be prepared to feel everything from despair to raw anger.

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1. Want to see it. Something about Michael B. Jordan. I feel invested in him because it feels

like I've watched him grow up since The Wire.

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2. Ashamed to say that I didn't watch The Wire

but we feel similar about Jordan from watching "Parenthood".

[Squinch]

3. I'm a little jealous. I would love to be able to see it again for the first time.

And his role in it was a real heart breaker.

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4. They said "1 proven innocent executed for every 9 executed"

Which made me wonder how many are innocent but aren’t proven innocent.

On the other hand, there’s an absurd number off murders that never get solved at all.

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5. I had that same thought when I saw that stat

Plus, the fact that the EJI alone has saved 100+ (I think the credits said 140) people from the death penalty indicates just how messed up the system is.