Philm Series | The Jack Bull | 1999 Western

This film is a great precursor to the debate on Philosophy of Law on 12th April.

The Jack Bull (1999), starring John Cusack, is a Western film that explores the conflict between three aspects of law: a) codified but corrupt "positive law" b) innate, moral "natural law" and c) the powerful, who consider themselves above both. This film brilliantly explores these tensions.

The film is inspired by the German novel Michael Kohlhaas by Heinrich Von Kleist (born 1777), published in 1810.

Both book and film portray a protagonist whose finest horses were unfairly confiscated and mistreated. He takes justice into his own hands when the formal legal system fails him.

Link to Jack Bull film: https://youtu.be/m1ebSacnw-k?si=Kh_SKOT97e1uGPAd
Link to short book review of Michael Kohlhaas https://youtu.be/t20gpSf7waw?si=olBTKFART9e6tSkj
Link to book: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Michael-Kohlhaas-by-Heinrich-von-Kleist-author-Michael-Hofmann-translator/9780811228343
Link to the Philosophy of Law event on Sunday 12 April: https://www.meetup.com/the-philosophy-club/events/312988009/

With thanks to Ed for suggesting the film, and Victor for the book review.
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