Black and White (2002)

Set in Australia during 1958, the shocking murder of a nine-year-old white girl leads authorities to apprehend Max Stuart, an illiterate Aboriginal man. Faced with intense interrogation, Max confesses to the crime, raising questions about the integrity of the legal process. As intimidation looms over the proceedings, two inexperienced yet talented defense attorneys must navigate a flawed system to seek justice for their client. Their struggle highlights the profound racial tensions and challenges within a society grappling with prejudice and the fight for truth.