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A Murder in the Park

Play trailer Poster for A Murder in the Park PG-13 Released Jun 26, 2015 1h 31m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Anthony Porter's death sentence is commuted when another man confesses to the crime. After his release, many doubt his innocence and suspect that both men are pawns in a much larger plan.

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Moira MacDonald Seattle Times "A Murder in the Park," with a whopper of a twist near the end, is often mesmerizing, even as its story remains unfinished. Justice, in this case, seems to remain elusive. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 16, 2015 Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Rech and Kimber make a damning case against Protess as well as the private investigator who helped him incriminate Simon and the attorney who negotiated Simon's guilty plea. Jul 9, 2015 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times Whatever your feelings on capital punishment, "A Murder in the Park" has a gripping story to tell ... Jul 2, 2015 Full Review Joe Bendel Epoch Times A staggering and infuriating expose of advocacy journalism run amok. Rated: 4/5 May 22, 2016 Full Review Marc Mohan Oregonian [An] explosive, riveting documentary. Jul 24, 2015 Full Review Brian Miller Seattle Weekly Amid such murky, conflicting motives, Hale's Murder in the Park tries to draw a bright line of rectitude where any fair-minded filmmaker -- Errol Morris comes to mind -- would recognize that's an impossible task. Jul 16, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member If this case did not affect at LEAST four lives, then it would be LAUGHABLE! The Chicago Police beating up and coercing confessions?? Do you find that hard to believe? Well, feel free to google Commander Burge and the equally horrifying HOMAN SQUARE. (Completely separate.) I live in Illinois and know for a FACT the states attorney does not like to admit they are wrong in ANY case! Google GARY DOTSON, AARON PATTERSON, Jeanine Nicarico murder) Lastly, they are NOT quick to let ANYONE out of prison. I say follow the money because it was the SAME state that agreed to the deal and they HAVE the resources to have investigated the Simon plea deal BEFORE accepting it. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member The cover of this documentary got me and I am glad I watched. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Unbelievable.. as in amazing and incredible. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member A must see. This riveting film is full of twist and turns. Wow!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent documentary! Very well produced. Intriguing and informative. I was happy to see Alstory Simon set free. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Proven TRUE by Alstory Simon's release from prison. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Anthony Porter's death sentence is commuted when another man confesses to the crime. After his release, many doubt his innocence and suspect that both men are pawns in a much larger plan.
Director
Christopher S. Rech, Brandon Kimber
Producer
Ralph McGreevy
Screenwriter
Brandon Kimber
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Transition Studios, Whole Truth Films
Rating
PG-13 (Disturbing Crime Scene Photos|Disturbing Crime Reenactments|Brief Language|Drug Material)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 26, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
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