A talk with David Simon

David Simon, creator of the popular HBO series "The Wire," spoke at USC Law recently about the role that journalists play in covering law and politics. 

David Simon, left, creator of "The Wire,"  and USC Annenberg Prof. Diane Winston

The event, co-sponsored by the USC Gould School of Law and USC Annenberg Knight Chair in Media and Religion, drew both law and journalism students, who asked pointed questions about criminal justice and urban issues.

“Among its many wonderful aspects, this show has raised important questions about the practice of law and how it is applied in urban America,” said USC Law Prof. Kareem Crayton, who organized the event with Annenberg Prof. Diane Winston. “Whether you’re  a cop on the beat, a politician in city hall, or even a dealer in the drug trade on “The Wire”, the law plays a strong and surprisingly similar role in shaping the challenges and opportunities for these characters.”

To watch the presentation Simon gave at USC Law, visit the law school's Youtube channel, or click here to download and view in Windows media player.