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Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995)
Director: Mick Jackson
Cast: James Woods, Mercedes Ruehl, Lolita Davidovich, Sada Thompson
Runtime135 min
RatingR
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The McMartin family's lives are turned upside down when they are accused of serious child molestation. The family run a school for infants. An unqualified child cruelty "expert" videotapes the children describing outrageous stories of abuse. One of the most expensive and long running trials in US legal history, exposes the lack of evidence and unprofessional attitudes of the finger pointers which kept one of the accused in jail for over 5 years without bail.
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Indictment: The McMartin Trial is a critically acclaimed 1995 TV movie directed by Mick Jackson that dramatizes the high-profile case of alleged child molestation at the McMartin Preschool. The film is praised for its fair, balanced portrayal of the controversial case, which exposed flaws in the investigation and prosecution's methods despite the lack of clear evidence. While the film has not received any major awards, it is widely regarded as an insightful, thought-provoking examination of a pivotal moment in the history of child abuse cases.
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Fans of thought-provoking legal dramas will appreciate the powerful performance of James Woods and the meticulous direction of Mick Jackson in this 1995 film, which delves into the controversial McMartin preschool trial and the lack of evidence behind the disturbing accusations.
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Indictment: The McMartin Trial is a 1995 American film made for television that originally aired on HBO on May 20, 1995. Indictment is based on the true story of the McMartin preschool trial.
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