Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. From working class origins, she has reached the top of her game. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
There are no truths, only legal truths.
Director: Justin Martin, Matthew Amos · Writer: Suzie Miller
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. From working class origins, she has reached the top of her game. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
National Theatre Live: Prima Facie is a 2022 drama and crime movie from the United Kingdom directed by Justin Martin and Matthew Amos, starring Jodie Comer. It was released on July 21, 2022. The running time is 1 h 54 min, in English. Audiences rate it 8.8/10 from 42 votes — very well received.
“There are no truths, only legal truths.”
National Theatre Live: Prima Facie was released on July 21, 2022.
National Theatre Live: Prima Facie was directed by Justin Martin and Matthew Amos.
The main cast includes Jodie Comer.
National Theatre Live: Prima Facie runs 1 h 54 min.
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It holds an audience score of 8.8/10 from 42 ratings, so fans of drama and crime titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
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