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Trial by Fire is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Edward Zwick. The story is based upon David Grann's article "Trial by Fire" that appeared in The New Yorker in 2009 about case Willingham v. State of Texas. [3] The film stars Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jeff Perry and Jade Pettyjohn.
Based on a true story, the film follows the case of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was convicted of killing his children in a fire despite evidence of his innocence. Starring Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern and Emily Meade, the film explores the legal and emotional challenges of his fight for justice.
- Edward Zwick
- 2 min
Cameron Todd Willingham, a poor, uneducated heavy metal devotee who has a violent streak and a criminal record, is convicted of arson-related triple homicide in 1992.
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- Edward Zwick
- R
- Jack O'connell
Apr 5, 2019 · Trial by Fire is the true-life Texas story of the unlikely bond between an imprisoned death row inmate (Jack O’Connell) and a mother of two from...
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- RoadsideFlix
TRIAL BY FIRE is the true-life Texas story of the unlikely bond between an imprisoned death row inmate (Jack O'Connell) and a mother of two from Houston (Laura Dern) who, against staggering odds, fights mightily for his freedom.
- 126 min
A film based on a New Yorker article about a man executed by Texas for arson in 1991, despite his innocence. Laura Dern stars as a playwright who tries to prove his case and expose the flaws in the investigation and trial.
A film based on a true story of a couple who survived a house fire and faced a death sentence. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, and other crew members who worked on this project.
