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Trial by Fire

2019R2h 7m7.0 / 10

Stand for what's right. Fight for what's true.

The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.

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Cast

Jack O'ConnellCameron Todd Willingham
Laura DernElizabeth Gilbert
Emily MeadeStacy Willingham
Jade PettyjohnJulie Gilbert
Rhoda GriffisDarlene
Blair BomarSandy
McKinley Belcher IIIPonchai
Catherine CarlenAbigail

Credits

Directed by
Edward Zwick
Written by
Geoffrey S. Fletcher

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Box office
$130K

Production

  • Flashlight FilmsUnited States
  • Bedford Falls ProductionsUnited States
  • The Domain Group

Themes

arsonbased on magazine, newspaper or articlebased on true storybiographydeath of a childfalsely accusedtexastrial