Monday 20 April 2020

Burnt by the system


Trial by Fire (2018)

Directed by Edward Zwick this film based on real events stars Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern and Emily Meade. A man is sent to death row for allegedly killing his three children after getting little in the way of a legal defence.

Clearly this film has an agenda right from the start but it is hard to argue with the assertion that the central character never got a fair trial. For those of us against the death penalty this is just another reminder of why it is a terrible idea. A slightly more subtle or nuanced take on the subject matter might worked a little better to convert people who think differently.

3/5

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