Hot Coffee

"Is Justice Being Served?"

Jun 17 2011 Not Rated 1h 28m
Documentary

Most people think they know the "McDonald's coffee case," but what they don't know is that corporations have spent millions distorting the case to promote tort reform. HOT COFFEE reveals how big business, aided by the media, brewed a dangerous concoction of manipulation and lies to protect corporate interests. By following four people whose lives were devastated by the attacks on our courts, the film challenges the assumptions Americans hold about "jackpot justice."

Plot

The McDonald's coffee case has been routinely cited by the media as an example of how citizens have taken advantage of the legal system. We will show how this case became so popular in the media, who funded the effort and to what end. We will tell the truth and let the audience decide if spilling hot coffee is really as profitable as they might otherwise believe.

Written by

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Directed by

Susan Saladoff

Cast

Chuck Allen, Judy Allen, Jay Angoff

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Group Entertainment, If Not Now Productions, Hot Coffee

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Trailers
Hot Coffee Official Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
4,039
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
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Popularity
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