Hot Coffee

Overview

Many believe they understand the infamous "McDonald's coffee case," yet few realize the extent to which corporations have invested in misrepresenting it to push tort reform. Hot Coffee uncovers the troubling alliance between big business and the media, which has crafted a narrative filled with deceit to shield corporate interests. Through the stories of four individuals whose lives were shattered by these assaults on the legal system, the documentary prompts viewers to reconsider the prevailing notions surrounding "jackpot justice" and the true implications of these reform efforts.