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Indictment: The McMartin Trial

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Based on a real-life court case, the film finds members of the McMartin family on trial for alleged sexual molestation and abuse of children at their well-regarded preschool. Publicity-seeking attorney Danny Davis (James Woods) initially defends the McMartins for selfish reasons, but he slowly begins to believe that they are innocent. Davis has his work cut out for him, however, since the media have demonized the family, and prosecuting lawyer Lael Rubin (Mercedes Ruehl) is a tough opponent.
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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 12, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bernard M An extremely well produced drama of injustice. I am not generally a fan of James Woods but his work here is excellent. Definately worth your time and concentration. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/09/25 Full Review Steve D Woods might be an ass but he is one of the best at playing this sort of thing. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Engrossing film about the McMartin witch hunt trials. Explores the abuse of power. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing and extremely sad at the same time that this story happened during my time. What was done to this family was the most despicable and heartbreaking story that was built on lies by many in power whom had no concern for the real truth. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member A superb movie. And totally factual -- unlike many docudramas (in this movie, they use the court transcript). INCREDIBLE miscarriage of justice -- a modern day Salem witch trial. James Woods is simply outstanding as the defense lawyer. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member James Woods is awesome. Light subject matter. Some quality courtroom drama. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Mick Jackson

Director

James Woods

Danny Davis

Mercedes Ruehl

Lael Rubin

Sada Thompson

Virginia McMartin

Henry Thomas

Ray Buckey

Shirley Knight

Peggy Buckey
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Synopsis Based on a real-life court case, the film finds members of the McMartin family on trial for alleged sexual molestation and abuse of children at their well-regarded preschool. Publicity-seeking attorney Danny Davis (James Woods) initially defends the McMartins for selfish reasons, but he slowly begins to believe that they are innocent. Davis has his work cut out for him, however, since the media have demonized the family, and prosecuting lawyer Lael Rubin (Mercedes Ruehl) is a tough opponent.
Director
Mick Jackson
Producer
Diana Pokomy
Production Co
HBO Films
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 15, 2016
Runtime
2h 15m
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