Courtmaker: John Marshall and the Forging of America’s Supreme Court

“Courtmaker” explores how Chief Justice John Marshall transformed the Supreme Court into a coequal branch of government. Through interviews, stunning locations, and re-creation of landmark cases like Marbury v. Madison, this documentary reveals how Marshall shaped the nation’s legal foundations and enduring ideals of liberty and self-government.

Join the VMHC for a screening of this documentary followed by an audience Q&A with the following panelists who are featured in the film:

Kevin Walsh, Knights of Columbus Professor of Law & the Catholic Tradition, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Evan Young, Justice, Supreme Court of Texas, and Courtmaker Executive Producer
Allison Orr Larsen, Taylor Revely Research Professor and Alfred Wilson & Mary I.W. Lee Professor of Law and Director, Institute of the Bill of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School