During his long career in the law, retired Justice John Paul Stevens has earned many accolades and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Free­dom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Add now to that list: film star.

“Unexpected Justice: The Rise of John Paul Stevens,” a new PBS documentary, chronicles the 1969 investigation into the Illinois Supreme Court that Stevens credits with launching him on the path to the nation’s highest court.

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