Trial by Fire (2018 film)

Trial by Fire
Directed by Edward Zwick
Produced by
  • Alex Soros
  • Allyn Stewart
  • Edward Zwick
  • Kipp Nelson
Screenplay by Geoffrey S. Fletcher
Based on "Trial by Fire"[1]
by David Grann
Starring
Music by Henry Jackman
Cinematography John Guleserian
Production
company
Release date
Country United States
Language English

Trial by Fire is an American biographical drama directed by Edward Zwick. The story is based upon David Grann's article "Trial by Fire" that appeared in The New Yorker in 2009. The film stars Jack O'Connell as Cameron Todd Willingham and features Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jeff Perry and Jade Pettyjohn in supporting roles.

It had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2018.

Plot

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.

Cast

Production

Development

On August 8, 2017, it was announced that Jack O'Connell and Laura Dern would star in an adaptation of the article "Trial by Fire" by American journalist David Grann with Edward Zwick directing. Zwick would produce the film together with Alex Soros, Allyn Stewart and Kipp Nelson under the Bedford Falls Company and Flashlight Films banner respectively.[2]

Writing

Screenwriter Geoffrey S. Fletcher who won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his screenplay on Precious will be writing the screenplay for the film.

Music

Composer Henry Jackman who worked with Zwick on Jack Reacher: Never Go Back will be composing the score for the film.[3]

Release

It had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2018.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Grann, David. "Trial by Fire". The New Yorker. Retrieved 3 Jul 2018.
  2. ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (2017-08-09). "Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern Star For Ed Zwick In 'Trial By Fire'". Deadline. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "Henry Jackman Scoring Edward Zwick's 'Trial by Fire'". filmmusicreporter.com. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  4. ↑ Tapley, Kristopher (August 30, 2018). "'First Man,' 'Front Runner' and 'Roma' Among 2018 Telluride Film Festival Selections". Variety. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Telluride Film Festival Program Guide" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
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