Trial by Fire

"Sad, unfair, angering, goose bumps all around - this should have been a mini series. The people who let him down by not doing their jobs should be persecuted themselves. You will cry!"

"watched this in my True Crime class and I loved it, thought the storyline was amazing as well as script and acting"

"THIS WAS INTENSE! Based on a true story. 100% bawled my eyes-holes out. Wrongly convicted and not given the chance to even be proven innocent. What a heartbreaking movie/story! 9/10 ⭐️"

"I remember learning about this in my forensics class in high school. And I think you could see a bunch of young kids get radicalized in an hour. The movie was great."

"So sad this is a true story, but I wasn’t surprised to see how the Justice system acted throughout the movie. I felt his pain and was ****** the whole time that he was not able to get a fair trial. A heartbreaking/eye-opening movie. "

"True story. If you’re for the death penalty- you may not be after this. "

"This is a gut-punch of a film that left me feeling devastated and outraged. It's about the true story of Cameron Todd Willingham, a man wrongly accused and executed for a crime that took the lives of his three young daughters. The Texas justice system failed him in the worst way possible. Laura Dern shines as Elizabeth Gilbert, a death penalty activist who fights to uncover the truth behind Willingham's case. What she finds is shocking: a botched investigation, prosecutors more concerned with winning than justice, and a defense team that was woefully unprepared. It's infuriating to see how witnesses were coached into giving false testimony, and how Willingham's fate was all but sealed from the start. Jack O'Connell's portrayal of Willingham is heartbreaking. You can feel his desperation, his fear, and his crushing innocence as he's trapped in a system that doesn't care. The film is a scathing critique of the American justice system, highlighting the corruption, negligence, and irreversible harm that can occur when we're not careful. The film's a call to action, really. It's a reminder that our justice system is flawed, and that innocent people can get caught up in it. Director Edward Zwick handles the material with respect and gravity, and the film's performances are top-notch. This is a must-see for anyone interested in justice reform. Just be prepared to be angry, sad, and maybe even inspired to make a difference. 4.5⭐️"

"Sad story, and there are so many more just like it. "

"Based on a true story. Get the tissues ready! "

"An emotional and gripping true story about a man who was *likely* wrongfully accused of burning his house down with his three young children inside. Laura Dern and Jack O’Connell give stellar performances. The movie speaks loudly about the flaws in the American Justice System and how sometimes one’s character can be as defaming as the evidence of one’s actions. It gives cause to consider if the Death Penalty itself is a just punishment if (potential) injustices are carried out through it. "