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
- Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
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
- Updated
At a glance
- 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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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/
Should you watch it?
“A tragic and controversial story about a man executed in Texas despite evidence of his innocence.”
- Based on a true story regarding the case of Cameron Todd Willingham
- Directed by Edward Zwick
- Explores profound themes of justice and forensic science
- 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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