Timepiece

Overview

Amidst the backdrop of the 1940s, an elderly clockmaker, portrayed by James Earl Jones, grapples with the harsh realities of racism when he becomes embroiled in a murder trial. After a bigoted man is found dead, Kevin Kilner steps forward, asserting he acted in self-defense. As the trial unfolds, Kilner's personal life unravels, with his daughter battling meningitis and the family struggling through turmoil. The narrative weaves themes of injustice and redemption as it explores the intersection of personal and societal challenges.