The penitent

By David Mamet

Subjects: Drama (dramatic works by one author), Psychiatrists, Drama, Corruption, American literature

Description: "In this new drama about ethical boundaries and pressures of the legal system, David Mamet digs deep into American corruption and the degradation of social mores. The Penitent follows the story of an acclaimed psychiatrist who refuses to testify in court on behalf of his patient -- an act that might undo everything he's worked for"--