Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court
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Genre | Documentary |
Based on | The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America by Michael Waldman |
Directed by | Dawn Porter |
Music by | Paul Brill |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 4 |
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Network | Showtime |
Release | September 22 October 13, 2023 | –
Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court is an American
Premise
Explores the modern history, people, decisions, and conformations of the Supreme Court of the United States.[1]
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "The Hearts of Men Can Be Changed" | Dawn Porter | September 22, 2023 | N/A |
2 | "A Conservative Revolution" | Dawn Porter | September 29, 2023 | N/A |
3 | "The Rule of Five" | Dawn Porter | October 6, 2023 | N/A |
4 | "Crisis of Legitimacy[2]" | Dawn Porter | October 13, 2023 | N/A |
Production
Showtime Documentary Films asked if Dawn Porter would be interested in making a project revolving around the Supreme Court, to which Porter agreed.[3][4] Initially, titled Confirmed, the project primarily focusing on how justices are confirmed, however, once the court began making conservative decisions, it was expanded to show how the court became political.[5] Porter wanted the series to make people understand what is happening and how we got here.[6][7] Over several thousand pieces of archive were looked over to construct the series.[8] Porter reached out to justices for comment, but all declined to participate.[9] News of gifts from wealthy donors to Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito does not appear in the series, as the news came once the series was completed.[10]
In June 2022, it was announced Porter would direct and executive produce a documentary series revolving around the Supreme Court of the United States for Showtime.[11]
Release
The series first episode premiered at DC/Dox on June 18, 2023.[12][13] It premiered on September 22, 2023, on Showtime.[14]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.6/10.[15]
References
- ^ "SHOWTIME ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATE FOR DEADLOCKED: HOW AMERICA SHAPED THE SUPREME COURT". Paramount Pictures. August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Crisis of Legitimacy". Showtime. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Danoff, Owen (September 18, 2023). "Dawn Porter On Her New Series Deadlocked: How America Shaped The Supreme Court". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Naranjo, Jesse (September 22, 2023). "How we got today's Supreme Court". Politico. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Ito, Robert (September 8, 2023). "With 'Deadlocked,' Dawn Porter Expands Her Canvas". The New York Times. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Fraley, Jason (September 20, 2023). "Dawn Porter dishes on Showtime series 'Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court'". WOTP News. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Munroe, Jill (September 18, 2023). "'Deadlocked: Unveiling the Supreme Court's Impact on Modern America'". Eur Web. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Bernstein, Abbie (September 22, 2023). "DEADLOCKED: HOW AMERICA SHAPED THE SUPREME COURT: Filmmaker Dawn Porter on new four-part Showtime series – Exclusive Interview". Assignment X. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Noel, Melissa (September 3, 2023). "'Deadlocked' Docuseries Explores Concerns Over The Impact And Diminishing Trust In The Supreme Court". Essence. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Dawn Porter Delves Into The Supreme Court With "Deadlocked" Docuseries". Shoot Online. September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (June 28, 2022). "Dawn Porter Explores Supreme Court In Showtime Docuseries 'Confirmed'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ Morfoot, Addie (June 15, 2023). "Heartbroken Over the Departure of AFI Docs, Two of Its Alums Are Launching DC/Dox Fest With 'Joan Baez: I Am a Noise'". Variety. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court". DC/DOX. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Ted (August 1, 2023). "'Deadlocked' Trailer: Dawn Porter's Showtime Docuseries Explores What Led To The Tumult And Waning Trust In The Supreme Court". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 12 May 2024.