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A fiery and attractive Latina social worker introduces a law-and-order judge to the violent, politically charged world of power, money, illegals, and life for the drug mules he condemns daily in his courtroom.
SYNOPSIS:
Borderline Justice. He is a judge, and she is a social worker. Widower and widow. Potential romance? Possible, if some barriers are to be overcome.
Judge Martin Wilkins, a legal conservative, is all set for an appointment to the California Supreme Court—provided he maintains his law-and-order posture. He diligently follows, daily, the mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, sending drug mules to prison for life.
All is upended by the attractive, fiery Latina social worker, Rita Fuentes, friend of the judge’s deceased wife. She is determined to introduce the judge to the reality of life for drug mules, and to the powerful men north of the border—some of whom Judge Wilkins knows personally—who profit from illegal activity.
And then there’s David, Martin’s recent son-in-law, who is hypnotized by power and financial gain.
Interwoven into this tale is that of Demetrio Plascentia, a farmworker from San Cristobal, Mexico He too has a new son-in-law, Antonio, dazzled by potential financial gain. A rash decision by António leads to Demetrio’s arrest and appearance in Judge Wilkins’ court.
Meantime, in the background, is Stuart Bedfordson, “restaurant owner,” King Maker and powerhouse mover and shaker.
All eventually come together in this tale of Borderline Justice.
To date, BORDERLINE JUSTICE, was a finalist in the Finish Line Script Competition; received an honorable mention in Wiki Screenplay Contest; a semi-finalist in Filmmatic Selection in Depth of Film Field International; semi-finalist in Filmmatic; and, Best Social Script in Gold Star Movie Awards.
“The movies “Maria, Full of Grace,” and “Traffic” explore the same topic as BORDERLINE JUSTICE. It is a screenplay that would have a broad appeal to those interested in movies combining social justice, politics and romance.” (Wiki Screenplay)
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