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Miniseries – The Innocence Files

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The untold personal stories behind eight cases of wrongful conviction that the Innocence Project and organizations within the Innocence Network have uncovered and worked to overturn.
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Olivia B. Waxman TIME Magazine 09/19/2024
Over nine episodes, viewers can see that this kind of thing “is not a fluke or a one off thing that happened. You start to see that this keeps happening,” as Cecil puts it. Go to Full Review Judy Berman TIME Magazine 05/01/2020
The result is both a sobering look at how one trial can steal decades of life from an innocent person and a hopeful glimpse of selfless lawyers righting grievous wrongs. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 04/29/2020
Compelling on every level, from the personal to the big picture, as it proceeds from case to case over nine episodes, highlighting widespread problems with the American criminal justice system. Go to Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site 02/10/2021
The Innocence Files should be welcomed and widely viewed. The series is a devastating antidote to the lies of the media and politicians about the greatness of "American democracy." Go to Full Review Martha K. Baker KDHX (St. Louis) 06/08/2020
[An] excellent, demanding series. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 05/18/2020
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George H 04/18/2024 Poignant and important. Watches like a true crime doc. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/23/2023 An exceptional crime docuseries that focuses on the victims of both the crimes committed and of those sentenced unjustly. This thoroughly researched show is both moving and infuriating in equal measure and well worth your time. See more 04/24/2020 I've cried, cursed at the T.V. and never been more embarrassed by being a Texan. The way these poor people were treated and others coerced into lying just to keep their kids and not to go to prison themselves for something that they didn't do either is appalling. This is why I DO NOT believe in the death penalty! See more 04/16/2020 It changes the way you see the world See more 04/16/2020 adalet seni savunmaz........................................ See more Read all reviews
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Peter Neufeld

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Barry Scheck

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Liz Garbus

Executive Producer

Alex Gibney

Executive Producer

Roger Ross Williams

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 15, 2020 The Evidence: Indeed and Without Doubt Problematic bite mark evidence and the controversial dentist presenting it cement convictions in the murders of two Mississippi toddlers in the 1990s. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 15, 2020 The Evidence: The Truth Will Defend Me Despite exonerating DNA evidence, Innocence Project lawyers face a racially charged battle in Mississippi to free two men imprisoned for decades. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 15, 2020 The Evidence: The Duty to Correct In a mision to discredit bogus forensics and raise awareness, the Innocence Project enlists allies including former convicts betrayed by the system. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 15, 2020 The Witness: The Murder of Donald Sarpy A drive-by shooting homicide in 1991 stokes a Los Angeles gang war; teenager Franky Carrillo is arrested, beginning a nightmare driven by defiant officials. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 15, 2020 The Witness: The Trials of Franky Carrillo Shocking twists revive Franky Carrillo's hopes for exoneration when his new legal team untangles the flawed eyewitness testimonies that sealed his fate. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 15, 2020 The Witness: Making Memory In 1984, a teenager is convicted after multiple rape victims identify him with absolute certainty; decades into his imprisonment a harrowing truth surfaces. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 15, 2020 The Prosecution: Wrong Place, Wrong Time Chester Hollman is arrested shortly after a Philadelphia murder; to guarantee his conviction, police and prosecution cross indefensible lines. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 15, 2020 The Prosecution: Hidden Alibi A suspect in a Houston police officer's murder has a solid alibi until his girlfriend suddenly changes her story; years later, she reveals an explosive secret. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 15, 2020 The Prosecution: The Million Dollar Man A problematic police sketch incriminates a rape suspect in 1994, while DNA evidence goes untested; then, a determined new lawyer steps in. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Liz Garbus, Alex Gibney, Roger Ross Williams
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 15, 2020
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