State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith

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State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith

PG-13

2022

40m

Documentary

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The harrowing story of a woman trying to use Alabama's stand-your-ground law as a defense after killing a man she says brutally attacked her.

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John Sooja

Common Sense Media

With testimonials and interviews with Brittany Smith, her mother and brother, the lead investigator, and others, this documentary makes a strong argument against a system that treats women differently than men accused of the same thing.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 28, 2022

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Radhika Menon

Decider

This 40-minute documentary opens our eyes to yet another way that women are not considered equal in this country, and gives more fodder to the ongoing conversations about freedom and equality.

Nov 19, 2022

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Romey Norton

Ready Steady Cut

Hopefully, this little but powerful documentary can share some light on what women are going through and help demand a change for a better future.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 10, 2022

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Shannon F

Very informative documentary. It didn't sugar coat anything. It's unfortunate women do not get the same justice as men. She should of never been convicted of murder. The state just wanted a notch on their belt so to speak.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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Manuel H

Is sad to c this happen , especially to women . They don't have a fair justice in life. Wtf they seen all her bruising if he would have kill her then they would call it raped ... Cuz she said her brother did , he even said I said I did it so she can c her kids , a mother would do anything for her kids , but then she thought about it and wanted to say the truth , and they say the truth would set u free , not in all circumstances ... God Bless her. If she would have money , She won't be in jail right now that's for sure...this is to say don't talk don't say nothing live and learn just to ur lawyer...

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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Héctor R

Soy el único que le pareció que en un documental en favor de la condenada, siendo defendida por su familia y ella misma contando los hechos... Me convenció de que era culpable e intento abusar de una ley para obtener un veredicto en su favor?? Y lo digo como abogado y pro igualdad entre los géneros...

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/16/24

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Holly S

Typical Netflix documentary.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Ryan White

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Jessica Hargrave

Producer

Ryan White

Producer

Elizabeth Flock

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John Benam

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Dominique Hessert

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Synopsis

The harrowing story of a woman trying to use Alabama's stand-your-ground law as a defense after killing a man she says brutally attacked her.

Director: Ryan White
Producer: Jessica Hargrave, Ryan White
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Thematic Content|Sexual Assault)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 10, 2022
Runtime: 40m

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