Public Defender

Heather Shaner, a feisty, blue-haired public defender in Washington, DC, has dedicated over 40 years to representing those unable to afford legal help. Her compassion reaches its breaking point amid the chaos of a violent mob backing outgoing President Donald Trump as they storm the U.S. Capitol. Assigned to defend Jack Griffith, a social media influencer, and Annie Howell, a single mother and painter, Heather delves into their lives and uncovers how misinformation led them to believe they were part of a noble stand for democracy, rather than fueling an authoritarian surge.