Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) is a character-driven legal drama featuring an Oscar-nominated performance by Denzel Washington as an idealistic, socially awkward defense attorney. Written and directed by Dan Gilroy, the film explores the conflict between rigid moral integrity and the compromises of the modern legal system. For more details, visit Rotten Tomatoes . Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) - IMDb