Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Just Mercy’ Free to Rent As a Resource on “Systemic Racism”

In an effort to educate viewers on racial injustice, Warner Bros. is making one of their recent films completely free to rent on all digital platforms. Just Mercy, a legal drama starring Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan, will be available to stream for all of June at zero cost to viewers at home, The Wrap reports.

Warner Bros. and the Just Mercy Twitter account announced the free rental today, explaining, “we believe in the power of a story.” “Our film Just Mercy, based on the life work of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, is one resource we can humbly offer to those who are interested in learning more about the systemic racism that plagues our society,” they stated. “For the month of June, Just Mercy will be available to rent for free across digital platforms in the U.S.”

The announcement was made during Blackout Tuesday, which the entertainment and music industries are observing in support of protestors standing up against police brutality after the death of George Floyd.

The studio added that by making Just Mercy free to watch, they hope it will act as an educational resource to those watching, not just free entertainment. “To actively be part of the change our country is so desperately seeking, we encourage you to learn more about our past and the countless injustices that have led us to where we are today,” they wrote. “Thank you to the artists, storytellers and advocates who helped make this film happen. Watch with your family, friends and allies. For further information on Bryan Stevenson and his work at the Equal Justice Initiative please visit EJI.org.”

Just Mercy was first released in theaters last December and is based on a book of the same name by Bryan Stevenson. The film follows the story of Walter McMillian (Foxx), a man on death row for the murder of an 18-year-old girl. Stevenson (Jordan), a recent Harvard graduate who has arrived in Alabama to help the wrongfully convicted, reviews his case and finds that most of the evidence in the case proves McMilllian is innocent. As Stevenson fights for McMillian’s freedom, he faces racial injustices and discrimination along the way.

Just Mercy is now free to rent on all digital platforms, including Prime Video, Vudu, YouTube and Google Play.

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