Closing Arguments
How persuasive were the closing arguments? Were you touched by any of the points raised? Do these arguments raise any questions? For example, did you wonder if any of the issues raised were fairly accurately presented? List three main points raised during the closing arguments. If you could ask one question to one of the defendants, what would you ask?
Further Work
The resolution to a stereotypical courtroom drama might be to demonstrate that justice will be done in the end.
Consider the following statement from the director. Why do you think Sissako felt the need to make the film?
'The people who gravitate around the courtroom believe in the trial but don't expect anything from the verdict. When talking about the West, in order to encourage me, one of the witnesses said: "At least they'll know that we know"'.
(Abderrahmane Sissako)
