

What would you be willing to sacrifice to keep your family secrets?
In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses, John wants to find out the real truth.
Ernest R. Dickerson
Timothy
Nancy Herard
Rose
Jim Jones
Philip

Alex Karzis
Frank

Dan Lett
Frank Minor

Aron Tager
Judge Aker