American crime story, the people v. O.J. Simpson

Author

Scott Alexander

Call Number

• DVD TV SERIES (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Languages

English, Spanish or Portuguese dialogue; optional Spanish, French or Portuguese subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, closed-captioned. (Some language choices not listed on container.)

Performers

John Travolta, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Sarah Paulson, David Schwimmer, Bruce Greenwood, Sterling K. Brown, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson, Nathan Lane, Courtney B. Vance, Chris Bauer, Selma Blair, Jordana Brewster, Evan Handler, Cheryl Ladd, Billy Magnussen, Rob Morrow, Robert Morse, Michael McGrady, Steven Pasquale, Leonard Roberts, Joseph Siravo, Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Publication Information

Beverly Hills, CA : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2016.

Physical Description

4 videodiscs (approximately 498 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Told from the perspective of the lawyers, this account of the O.J. Simpson murder trial explores the chaotic dealings behind closed doors and how prosecution overconfidence, defense shrewdness and shocking courtroom twists led to one of the most earth-shattering verdicts of all time.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the book, The run of his life: the people v. O.J. Simpson by Jeffrey Toobin.

Originally broadcast as individual episodes on FX in 2016.

Special features: Past imperfect: the trial of the century ; Facts of the case: an interactive timeline.

Contents

• From the ashes of tragedy ; Run of his life ; Dream team
• 100% not guilty ; Race card ; Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
• Conspiracy theories ; Jury in jail ; Manna from heaven
• Verdict.