re: The Caine Mutiny Court Martial - Showtime - William Friedkin’s final film

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The original film was excellent. Why do I need to see a modern version?

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Because it's based on the stage play that focuses on the trial alone (the stage play that was written by the book's author).

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So, from what I can see, I am assuming from the people of color and females in the scenes, it has been updated to modern times?

If so, that's one drawback against it to start with. Number 1, it's not taking place during wartime, which adds a sense of importance to any and all actions taken by the men, such as Queeg's cowardly decision to use the yellow dye marker. Secondly, if it is modern times, there would be much more technological advances that could be used as evidence-- video/sound from onboard cameras or cell phones, mechanical/technical records of the ship's status during the typhoon, etc. rather than just personal testimony and recollections in the courtroom.

I plan on watching it, but taking it with a grain of salt.