the book "Lazarus and the Hurricane"
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"Lazarus and the Hurricane" is a non-fiction book that chronicles the wrongful conviction and eventual exoneration of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, highlighting the legal battle and activism that led to his release.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Lazarus and the Hurricane | 1 |
| the book "Lazarus and the Hurricane" canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: the book "Lazarus and the Hurricane" Context triple: [The Hurricane, basedOn, the book "Lazarus and the Hurricane"]
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A.
After the Storm
After the Storm is an R&B album by American singer Monica, known for its emotionally charged vocals and themes of resilience and personal growth.
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B.
Slattery’s Hurricane
Slattery’s Hurricane is a 1949 American drama film, based on a Herman Wouk story, about a troubled ex-Navy pilot caught in a dangerous storm and a web of personal conflicts.
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C.
Mr. Higginbotham’s Catastrophe
"Mr. Higginbotham’s Catastrophe" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, notable for its blend of dark humor and moral reflection, originally published as part of his collection Twice-Told Tales.
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D.
Like a Hurricane
"Like a Hurricane" is a 1977 Neil Young rock song renowned for its extended guitar solos, emotional intensity, and status as a live concert staple.
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E.
The Hurricane
The Hurricane is a 1999 biographical drama film about boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter’s wrongful murder conviction and fight for justice, directed by Norman Jewison and starring Denzel Washington.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: the book "Lazarus and the Hurricane" Target entity description: "Lazarus and the Hurricane" is a non-fiction book that chronicles the wrongful conviction and eventual exoneration of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, highlighting the legal battle and activism that led to his release.
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A.
After the Storm
After the Storm is an R&B album by American singer Monica, known for its emotionally charged vocals and themes of resilience and personal growth.
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B.
Slattery’s Hurricane
Slattery’s Hurricane is a 1949 American drama film, based on a Herman Wouk story, about a troubled ex-Navy pilot caught in a dangerous storm and a web of personal conflicts.
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C.
Mr. Higginbotham’s Catastrophe
"Mr. Higginbotham’s Catastrophe" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, notable for its blend of dark humor and moral reflection, originally published as part of his collection Twice-Told Tales.
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D.
Like a Hurricane
"Like a Hurricane" is a 1977 Neil Young rock song renowned for its extended guitar solos, emotional intensity, and status as a live concert staple.
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E.
The Hurricane
The Hurricane is a 1999 biographical drama film about boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter’s wrongful murder conviction and fight for justice, directed by Norman Jewison and starring Denzel Washington.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biographical book
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book about wrongful conviction ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| about |
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter’s murder conviction
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appeals and post-conviction relief ⓘ exoneration of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter ⓘ systemic racism in the justice system ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Canada ⓘ |
| depicts |
legal battle for Rubin Carter’s exoneration
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wrongful imprisonment of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter ⓘ |
| documents |
efforts to overturn a wrongful conviction
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legal proceedings in Rubin Carter’s case ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
impact of public opinion and activism on legal outcomes
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importance of legal advocacy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
campaign to free Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
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role of activists in overturning a conviction ⓘ |
| genre |
legal narrative
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true crime ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | critical of criminal justice system ⓘ |
| hasSetting |
New Jersey criminal justice system
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| hasTheme |
flaws in the criminal justice system
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perseverance in the face of injustice ⓘ power of collective action ⓘ search for justice ⓘ |
| intendedAudience | general adult readers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | prose ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
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criminal justice ⓘ legal activism ⓘ wrongful conviction ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | chronological account of investigation and trials ⓘ |
| portrays |
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
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surface form:
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter as a wrongfully convicted boxer
grassroots activism for criminal justice reform ⓘ the legal team that worked on Carter’s case ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
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civil rights and racial justice ⓘ wrongful convictions in the United States ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
1960s
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1970s ⓘ 1980s ⓘ |
| title |
the book "Lazarus and the Hurricane"
self-link
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surface form:
Lazarus and the Hurricane
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| workType | narrative non-fiction ⓘ |
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Subject: the book "Lazarus and the Hurricane" Description of subject: "Lazarus and the Hurricane" is a non-fiction book that chronicles the wrongful conviction and eventual exoneration of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, highlighting the legal battle and activism that led to his release.
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Lazarus and the Hurricane
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Lazarus and the Hurricane