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Trial by Fire 2019

“Stand for what's right. Fight for what's true.”

Status
Released
Runtime
127 minutes
Director
Edward Zwick
Networks
Flashlight Films, Bedford Falls Productions, The Domain Group
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 284 votes R DramaCrime Released
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What is Trial by Fire?

Topic: Film "Trial by Fire" (2019/2018). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
2019
Status
Released
Runtime
127 minutes
Release date
May 17, 2019
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Flashlight Films, Bedford Falls Productions, The Domain Group
Revenue
$130,000
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 284 votes
Episode runtime
~127 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Flashlight Films, Bedford Falls Productions, The Domain Group
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Topic: Film "Trial by Fire" (2019/2018).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
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Title: Trial by Fire.
Years mentioned: 2019 (TMDB), 2018 (IMDb, Wikipedia).
Genre: Drama, Crime, Biographical drama.
Director: Edward Zwick.
Subject: Cameron Todd Willingham.
Plot: The 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.
Basis: Based on David Grann's article "Trial by Fire" in The New Yorker (2009) regarding the case Willingham v.
Themes: Justice, flawed forensics, and the irreversible consequences of the death penalty.
Platform (mentioned in Korean sources): Netflix.
Runtime: 2h 7m (TMDB).
Rating: R (TMDB).
Release Date (US): 05/17/

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“A tragic and controversial story about a man executed in Texas despite evidence of his innocence.”

Reasons to watch
  • Based on a true story regarding the case of Cameron Todd Willingham
  • Directed by Edward Zwick
  • Explores profound themes of justice and forensic science
Keep in mind
  • The subject matter is heartbreaking and focuses on the irreversible consequences of the death penalty

Watch it if you are interested in biographical dramas that examine flaws in the judicial system.

The film is a tense and heartbreaking biographical drama that explores heavy themes of justice and death penalty consequences.

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Where can I stream Trial by Fire?

The film is available on Netflix.

Is Trial by Fire based on a true story?

Yes, the film is a biographical drama based on the true story of Cameron Todd Willingham.

How long is the movie?

The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Edward Zwick.

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