Murder in the First

In "Murder in the First" (1995), a young lawyer is assigned to defend an inmate of Alcatraz who's accused of murder in 1941, but argues that the cruel treatment in the notorious prison drove him to it. As the case unfolds, the lawyer uncovers the dark truth behind Alcatraz's harsh conditions and the inmates' desperate attempts to survive. Through a gripping courtroom drama, this film sheds light on the mistreatment and abuse of prisoners, revealing a shocking tale of justice gone wrong.