10 years ago, Daniel Grann wrote a fascinating (and infuriating) article/investigation for The New Yorker about the execution of Cameron Todd Willingham in Texas, convicted of murder by arson. It’s pretty clear Texas executed an innocent man. Now comes Ed Zwick’s faithful adaptation of the article, starring Jack O’Connell as Willingham and Laura Dern as the woman who becomes convinced of his innocence, turning herself into his advocate. The whole thing makes you see red, even though the movie has its issues. I reviewed Trial by Fire for Rogerebert.com.
