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Jul 21, 2022
114 min
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National Theatre Live: Prima Facie (2022)

Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. From working class origins, she has reached the top of her game. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.

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Drama Crime

Country

United Kingdom

Companies

Empire Street Productions Faliro House Productions L.T.D PRODUCTIONS National Theatre

Jodie Comer

Tessa Ensler

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