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By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Informative doc puts modern Supreme Court into context.
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Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court
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What's the Story?
DEADLOCKED: HOW AMERICA SHAPED THE SUPREME COURT tells the story of how the U.S. Supreme Court has evolved in the past 75 years, focusing on the Justices who helped shape the Dourt, their landmark decisions, and how those decisions affected the country.
Is It Any Good?
Showtime's documentary series takes a view beyond its decisions, looking instead at how personalities and philosophies shaped those decisions. Deadlocked focuses on how the court influences American culture and vice versa, making it excellent viewing for anyone who might want to build a deeper understanding of how the court has evolved over the past 75 years and into its present form.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the U.S. Supreme Court. How familiar were you with its history? What events did the documentary put into context for you? What did you learn?
How did the role of the Supreme Court change in the 1950s and '60s? How has the philosophy of the Supreme Court evolved over the past 75 years? What does the philosophy of the current Supreme Court seem to be?
How do the personalities and beliefs of the individual justices influence the Supreme Court's rulings? Who are some examples of powerful personilities on the bench? What did you learn about them through the documentary?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 22, 2023
- Network : Showtime
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : History
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- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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