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19928778 minPG-13documentary

7.8/ 10(1,091 ratings)• TMDB

Social Justice True Crime

American Justice

19928778 minPG-13documentary

7.8/ 10(1,091 ratings)• TMDB

Explore groundbreaking criminal cases through the eyes of those involved.

Social Justice True Crime

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Explore groundbreaking criminal cases through the eyes of those involved.

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Don Morfoot Jr.writer

Bill Kurtis

Bill Kurtiscast

Arlyne Weiss-Brickman

Arlyne Weiss-Brickmancast

Karen Hill

Bill Roemercast

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Hosted by Bill Kurtis, American Justice looks at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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