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TRUTH AND TRICKERY IN COURTROOM MOVIES IS THE THEME FOR THE FALL MASTERS SERIES AT THE PASADENA SENIOR CENTER

What’s fact and what’s fantasy in legal courtroom dramas as depicted on film and TV? Find out by attending “Real to Reel - Truth and Trickery in Courtroom Movies” — the subject of the fall term of the Masters Series at the Pasadena Senior Center. Paul Bergman, UCLA Professor of Law Emeritus, hosts the series.

During the two-session series, set for Tuesday, October 8 and Tuesday, October 15 from 2-4 p.m., Mr. Bergman will show and analyze entertaining clips from a variety of courtroom films to discuss and analyze various parts of the courtroom and legal aspects, including cross examination, women’s rights, the death penalty and juries.

The October 8 session of “Truth and Trickery in Courtroom Movies” will focus on how some popular (and some not so well known) films depict cross examination feats, fiascos and pranks for the memory and women’s rights and wrongs, while the October 15 event will explore the death penalty, juries, and rhetorical strikes and stumbles. Mr. Bergman will also share how some actual, well-known lawyers have served as models for film characters.

The cost for each session is only $12 for members of the Pasadena Senior Center and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations suggested, walk-ins accepted. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Masters Series Lifelong Learning or call 626-795-4331.

Paul Bergman is a UCLA Professor of Law Emeritus who teaches the course in Evidence. Paul received his BA from UCLA and his JD from UC Berkeley Law School. He has given numerous courtroom film clip-based programs at conferences of judges and lawyers and to community groups. Paul recently published Real to Reel Justice: Truth and Trickery in Courtroom Films, co-written with ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Michael Asimow. Paul’s legal publications include multiple editions of Cracking the Case Method, Lawyers as Counselors, Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell, and Depositions in a Nutshell; as well as books on criminal and civil laws and procedures for Nolo Press.

The Pasadena Senior Center’s mission is to improve the lives of older adults through caring service with opportunities for social interaction, fitness programs, basic support and needs services, education, volunteerism and community activism. With 10,000 Americans per day becoming older adults, the center is a leader in addressing issues of aging and provides innovative, cutting-edge, nationally recognized programs for this population group.

As a donor-supported nonprofit, the center operates without any local, state or federal funding and provides more services to older adults than any other organization in the San Gabriel Valley. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. To learn more visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-794-4331.