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Trial by Fire

Name: Trial by Fire
Director: Edward Zwick
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2019-05-17
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jade Pettyjohn, Rhoda Griffis

2019 · 2h 7m · Drama, Crime

IMDb 7.1 Metacritic 51 RT 63%

This is a heavy, important story about a potential miscarriage of justice, but the mixed reviews suggest the execution (no pun intended) doesn't quite match the weight of the material. If you're in the mood for serious true crime drama and don't mind uneven filmmaking, it's worth a watch—but it's not an essential night-in pick.

Plot

The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.

Director: Edward Zwick

Cast: Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jade Pettyjohn, Rhoda Griffis

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