I thought I knew the story. I thought I remembered all the pieces to this
overly-televised tragedy of the justice system but I was wrong. Ryan Murphy brings together a stellar cast to
dramatize an event that seemed destined to be dramatized. Truth really is stranger than fiction. I can’t believe that most of this
happened. After every episode I’d
research online to find out what really happened. To my surprise, it all happened pretty much
like it is shown in this mini-series. No wonder OJ was found not-guilty; even though it was obvious he did
it. Race is a major problem in our
society and never has a moment in our recent history placed a spot light on it
so brightly. Marica Clark (played
brilliantly by Sarah Paulson) never would have succeeded to bring OJ to
justice. It wasn’t in the cards. Johnnie Cochran (amazingly portrayed by
Courtney B. Vance) and his team created the perfect storm of doubt that would
have gotten anyone off, especially a famous African American Hero. That’s how good this show is. The writing is so good it doesn’t matter if
you know how it ends. The story is so
fascinating you can cast well-known actors like John Travolta and Cuba Gooding
Jr. and not care; their celebrity actually becomes swallowed up and
forgotten. The impact of his crime and this trial is
far-reaching and I’m very impressed how intelligently the producers and writers
demonstrate this in such a clear way. Yes, it might make you a little angry knowing a murderer of two people got
away, but it’s important to see why? Grade: A
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