Judging Juries – Film Screening & Community Conversation
Judging Juries is a short documentary film that examines how racial bias affects juries in the United States, both in the past and today. The film explores how an unfair system can influence who serves on juries—and how this impacts justice and fairness for everyone.
After the film, we invite you to stay for a group discussion led by Emily Coward, Director of Duke Law's Inclusive Juries Project, to reflect on what we’ve learned and explore how these issues affect our community.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Chapel Hill Public Library – Meeting Room B, 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill, NC
Guest Panelists:
- Jeffrey Nieman, District Attorney, Chatham and Orange Counties
- Judge Allen Baddour, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, Chatham and Orange Counties
- Mark Kleinschmidt, Clerk of Superior Court, Orange County
- James E. Williams Jr., Retired Public Defender, Orange and Chatham Counties
Who Should Attend:
This event is free and open to the public. Anyone interested in learning more about how juries function in the justice system is encouraged to attend.
Registration:
RSVP is not required but appreciated to help us prepare the space. Register here:
https://OCOEI_JudgingJuries.eventbrite.com
Contact:
For more information, contact the Office of Equity & Inclusion at equity@orangecountync.gov or call (919) 245-2594.
Why Attend?
- Gain a deeper understanding of how the jury system operates.
- Engage in meaningful conversation about justice, fairness, and equity.
- Connect with others who care about civic participation and legal reform.
We look forward to seeing you there!