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A Murder in the Park

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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 07/16/2015
2.5/4
"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. Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 07/09/2015
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. Go to Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 07/02/2015
Whatever your feelings on capital punishment, "A Murder in the Park" has a gripping story to tell ... Go to Full Review Joe Bendel Epoch Times 05/22/2016
4/5
A staggering and infuriating expose of advocacy journalism run amok. Go to Full Review Marc Mohan Oregonian 07/24/2015
[An] explosive, riveting documentary. Go to Full Review Brian Miller Seattle Weekly 07/16/2015
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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mark g @Mark_Alan_G. Mar 7 What happens when a bunch of law students with zero street smarts and a political dislike for capital punishment conspire to end capital punishment by overturning the conviction of a guilty man? This film shows you. A lot to unpack in this film, but the biggest takeaway is that a lot of these innocence projects will use any methods they can to end capital punishment, including distorting the truth to free a murderer. See more 09/15/2016 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. See more 05/08/2016 The cover of this documentary got me and I am glad I watched. See more 02/27/2016 Unbelievable.. as in amazing and incredible. See more 02/20/2016 A must see. This riveting film is full of twist and turns. Wow!! See more 02/20/2016 Excellent documentary! Very well produced. Intriguing and informative. I was happy to see Alstory Simon set free. See more Read all reviews
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Christopher S. Rech

Director

Brandon Kimber

Director

Aswan Harris

Jerry Hillard

Dexter Hammett

Alstory Simon (1999)

Denny Castiglione

Paul Ciolino

Tamicka Scruggs

Inez Jackson

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A Murder in the Park

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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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