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Trial by Fire (2019)

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

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Plot

In the heart of Texas, a tale of tragedy and controversy unfolds. "Trial by Fire" paints a chilling portrait of Cameron Todd Willingham, a man ensnared in the grasp of the justice system, condemned for a crime as unthinkable as it is heart-wrenching - the fiery murder of his three beloved children. Despite his adamant denial of guilt, professing a fatherly love so profound he'd choose death over causing them harm, the relentless wheels of the court churn, delivering a sentence as cold as it is final - death. As the shadow of the executioner looms over Willingham, his story catches the eye of Elizabeth Gilbert. A fierce crusader against the system, Gilbert finds herself drawn into Willingham's desperate fight for truth and justice. This intrigue unravels over eight grueling years on death row, a countdown ticking inexorably towards the end. Yet, in this bleak landscape, a glimmer of hope emerges in the form of scientific evidence and expert testimonies that could vindicate Willingham. This promising beacon, however, is suppressed, buried beneath layers of bureaucracy and disinterest. "Trial by Fire" is a haunting exploration of a man's struggle against an unforgiving system, a woman's relentless fight for justice, and the disturbing reality of truth silenced. It's a riveting journey that forces us to question the very foundation of justice, leaving us breathless as we teeter on the edge of doubt and conviction.

Where to watch Trial by Fire?

Trial by Fire is a crime movie featuring Jack O'Connell and directed by Edward Zwick.

Trial by Fire is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on The Roku Channel and it's also available on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and fuboTV.

It is also possible to buy Trial by Fire on AMC on Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube.