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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:none
Adapted from a novel.
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gptkbp:art_style
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Realistic portrayal.
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gptkbp:audience
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General public.
Moderate success.
Provokes thought.
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:John_Grisham
John Grisham is a lawyer.
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:book_format
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gptkb:print
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gptkbp:box_office
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$10 million
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gptkbp:budget
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$20 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Ruth
gptkb:Judge
gptkb:Diane
Michael Brock
Miriam Beckwith
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gptkbp:character_appearance
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privileged
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gptkbp:character_arc
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gptkb:transformation
Redemption.
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gptkbp:character_development
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gptkb:significant
Significant development.
Transformation of Michael Brock.
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gptkbp:character_motivation
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social change
Desire for justice.
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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gptkb:complex
interpersonal
Internal and external struggles.
relatable
Interpersonal relationships.
Complex interactions.
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:John_A._Alonzo
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gptkbp:conflict
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homelessness
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:cover_artist
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gptkb:unknown
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gptkbp:critical_analysis
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Explored in film studies.
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Mixed reviews
positive
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gptkbp:criticism
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Reviewed by critics.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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awareness of homelessness
Discussion on homelessness
Influences discussions on law.
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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Mentioned in discussions.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Highlights social issues.
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gptkbp:demographics
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Wide-ranging.
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gptkbp:depth
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high
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Michael_Pressman
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Warner_Bros.
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gptkbp:film_awards
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Nominations and wins.
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gptkbp:film_editing
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gptkb:Michael_A._Berenbaum
no
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gptkbp:film_festival
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Various festivals.
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gptkbp:film_technique
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Cinematography.
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Los_Angeles
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gptkbp:filmography
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Critically examined.
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gptkbp:first_edition
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hardcover
paperback
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gptkbp:followed_by
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The Summons
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:drama
legal thriller
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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gptkb:DVD
August 4, 1998
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Street Lawyer
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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Legal drama films.
influenced public perception of homelessness.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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Legal drama
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gptkbp:influences
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real-life legal issues
Social awareness.
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gptkbp:inspiration
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real-life experiences
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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Real-life events
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gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for
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Nominated for awards
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0385491204
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:language_spoken
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Engaging and thought-provoking.
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gptkbp:legacy
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Continues to be discussed.
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gptkbp:literary_significance
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social commentary
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gptkbp:main_actor
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:main_character
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Michael Brock
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gptkbp:motif
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redemption
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:David_Newman
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gptkbp:narrative
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omniscient
Compelling narrative.
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
Linear storytelling.
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gptkbp:number_of_books
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gptkb:medium
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gptkbp:page_count
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gptkb:368
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gptkbp:plot
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A lawyer becomes homeless and fights for the rights of the homeless.
lawyer becomes homeless advocate
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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unexpected
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gptkbp:popularity
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widely read
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:The_Testament
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gptkbp:premiere
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gptkb:Los_Angeles_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:David_Brown
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gptkbp:producer
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Warner_Bros._Pictures
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gptkbp:protagonist
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gptkb:lawyer
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gptkbp:published
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gptkb:1998
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Doubleday
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gptkbp:rating
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PG-13
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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high
varied
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gptkbp:release_date
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January 16, 1998
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gptkbp:release_format
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Theatrical
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1998
gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:reviews
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favorable
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gptkbp:runtime
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100 minutes
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gptkbp:sales
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over 1 million copies
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gptkbp:screenings
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gptkb:Film_festivals
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:John_Grisham
gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:series
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standalone
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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Original score.
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Alfre_Woodard
gptkb:Matthew_Mc_Conaughey
gptkb:Anne_Heche
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gptkbp:symbolism
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Represents social issues.
street lawyer
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gptkbp:target_audience
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adult readers
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:social_justice
Social justice
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gptkbp:themes
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justice, morality
Empathy and compassion.
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gptkbp:visitors
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Emotional engagement.
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gptkbp:writing_style
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accessible
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:John_Grisham
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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