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IMDb rating
7.1
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6.8

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Ronny Svensson
rated 8

Starkt karaktärsdrivet drama som omskakande berättar om dödsstraffets konsekvenser.

2 years ago
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Janderson Alves Giffoni
rated 9

Filme baseado em fatos reais! Um pai condenação à pena de morte pelo suposto assassinato de suas filhas…

2 years ago

Cast & Crew

Edward Zwick
Director
Laura Dern
As Elizabeth Gilbert
Rhoda Griffis
As Darlene
Sonny Carl Davis
As Judge Douglas
Wayne Pére
As George Gilbert
Jack O'Connell
As Cameron Todd Willingham
Carlos Gómez
As Fire Inspector
Andy Stahl
As Father Kelly

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Trial by Fire is a 2018 movie about the true story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was wrongfully convicted and executed in Texas for killing his three children in a fire. Despite scientific evidence and expert testimony that proved his innocence, Willingham was sentenced to death and ultimately executed. The movie follows the story of Willingham's relationship with a mother of two, Elizabeth Gilbert, who becomes obsessed with proving his innocence. Along the way, she discovers hidden evidence and witness statements that were suppressed during the trial, which could have proven Willingham's innocence. However, her efforts are ultimately unsuccessful, and Willingham is executed. The movie raises questions about the reliability of the criminal justice system and whether or not an innocent man was wrongfully executed.

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