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A Few Good Men is a play by Aaron Sorkin that centers on the court-martial of two marines accused of killing a fellow serviceman. The play, inspired by a case related to Sorkin by his sister, a military attorney, was a success on Broadway. Sorkin's sharp dialogue and intelligence are hallmarks of his work, which often explores the worlds of politics and law. The play was later adapted into an acclaimed film. A court-martial is a military court for hearing charges against members of the armed forces.12

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