National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

There are no truths, only legal truths.

2022•1h 54m•8.8/10

DramaCrime

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8.8/10(37)

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.

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Production

Empire Street Productions, Faliro House Productions, L.T.D PRODUCTIONS, National Theatre

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Jodie Comer

Jodie Comer

Tessa

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