See the movie everyone’s talking about….

“Eye-opening indictment of the way big business spins the media.” —Variety

“Stunning debut … Sends audiences out of the theater thinking in a brand new way.” —Washington Post

“Entertaining, informative … vividly illuminating.” —Hollywood Reporter

Join Us At The Minneapolis Screening

When:      January 19^th, 2012

5:00 pm - Hors d’oeuvres with Beer & Wine Reception
6:00 pm – Screening; followed by Susan Saladoff Q & A

Where:    Parkway Movie Theater

4814 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN

Tickets: This event will be free, however seating is limited and reservations will be required. Reservations will be honored on a first come first serve basis.  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED RSVP TO This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The civil justice system has been under heavy attack for over 25 years.

Despite the fact that federal legislation has never been successful, big business interests have won in the hearts and minds of average people. They launched a public relations campaign starting in the mid-80’s and continuing over the last two decades to convince the public that we have out of control juries, too many frivolous lawsuits and a civil justice system that needs reforming.  They have used anecdotes, half-truths and sometimes out and out lies in their efforts, for one purpose – to put limits on people’s access to the court system, the one and only place where an average citizen can go toe to toe with those with money and power and still have a shot at justice.

Because of the success of the public relations campaigns, paid for by tobacco, pharmaceutical and insurance companies, to name a few, our civil justice system is not impartial. Jurors have been led to believe that a large verdict will affect their pocketbooks. Voters believe that we have a court system out of control that needs reforming.  Although there are consumer advocacy groups who have attempted to set the story straight, there has yet to be enough money to launch the kind of public relations campaign for consumers that can even begin to combat and challenge the public relations campaigns of pro-business and tort reform groups. Over the last few years, however, documentary films and independent film festivals have become a vehicle for alternative ideas to get a public forum.

Hot Coffee the documentary is our chance to fight back and we need your help to spread the word!

How Can I Help In Getting The Message Out?

Partner With Us

The Minnesota Association for Justice, in partnership with the law firm of Zimmerman Reed invite you to partner with us for a statewide Hot Coffee screening campaign, starting with a special Twin Cities screening of Hot Coffee the documentary, featuring a question and answer session with the director of the film, Susan Saladoff. Contact Rochelle Peyton at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it