Prima Facie review – Cynthia Erivo’s brilliant barrister blazes in sexual assault drama

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According to The Guardian, the film 'Prima Facie', directed by Susanna White and written by Suzie Miller, is an adaptation of the acclaimed stage play previously performed by Jodie Comer in London. Cynthia Erivo stars as Tessa Ensler, a young barrister who prides herself on defending rape suspects. However, after beginning a relationship with Julian Brooks (played by Daniel Ings) and experiencing a traumatic event, her perspective on the legal system is fundamentally challenged. Peter Bradshaw praises Erivo's commanding performance, noting that while the film shifts from the stream-of-consciousness style of the play to a more conventional drama, it remains a robust and powerfully acted story.