Who is Samuel Leibowitz in Heavens Fall?

Timothy Hutton plays Samuel Leibowitz in the film.

What is Heavens Fall about?

Based on the real life story about two women who accused nine black men of rape in the deep South during the 1930's. The case became known as the 'Scottsboro Boys' trial, one of the most famous trials in American history. Among the events of this astonishing series of events was the near lynching of the defendants before their trial and the communist party coming rushing to their aid. No trial in history has produced as many trials, convictions, reversals, and retrials.

Heavens Fall

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Who directed Heavens Fall?: Terry Green

Who is Samuel Leibowitz in Heavens Fall?: Timothy Hutton plays Samuel Leibowitz in the film.

What is Heavens Fall about?: Based on the real life story about two women who accused nine black men of rape in the deep South during the 1930's. The case became known as the 'Scottsboro Boys' trial, one of the most famous trials in American history. Among the events of this astonishing series of events was the near lynching of the defendants before their trial and the communist party coming rushing to their aid. No trial in history has produced as many trials, convictions, reversals, and retrials.