"The Hurricane" is a 1999 film directed by Norman Jewison, based on the true story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongfully convicted of murder in 1966. The film highlights the racial injustice and legal struggles he faced while fighting to prove his innocence. The narrative follows the efforts of Lesra Martin, a young man who becomes inspired by Carter's story and works with a group of friends to help exonerate him. Their journey sheds light on the flaws in the criminal justice system and the impact of systemic racism in America.