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.

• Documentary
• History

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.

Runtime

1h 57m

Language

English

Director

Leo Eaton

Status

Released