STUDENT COURT

The name says it all — “Student Court” brings 1970s high school justice to the screen in this fascinating classroom short about fairness, responsibility, and peer judgment. Set in a time when discipline was handled with authority but tempered by civics lessons, this film follows students as they form their own mock judicial system to resolve real-life classroom disputes and rule-breaking.

Complete with period-perfect clothing, chalkboards, and straight-backed desks, the film captures a slice of American school life when order, rules, and respect were still cornerstones of education. It’s equal parts civic lesson and time capsule — a reminder that accountability once started right in the homeroom, not the courthouse.

Behind the 16mm hum lies a simple message: justice, even among teenagers, depends on listening, fairness, and common sense — qualities that sometimes seem in short supply today.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Presented for historical and educational purposes only. This film reflects the attitudes, discipline, and civics education practices of its original era.

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