A Murder in the Park


1h 33m 2014

Brief Synopsis

With his execution just 48 hours away, Anthony Porter's life was saved by a Northwestern University journalism class. Their re-investigation of the crime for which he was convicted-a double homicide in a Chicago park-led to the discovery of the real killer, Alstory Simon, whose confession exonerated

Film Details

Also Known As
Murder in the Park, A, Porter
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2014

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Synopsis

With his execution just 48 hours away, Anthony Porter's life was saved by a Northwestern University journalism class. Their re-investigation of the crime for which he was convicted-a double homicide in a Chicago park-led to the discovery of the real killer, Alstory Simon, whose confession exonerated Porter. If it all sounds too good to be true, it's because, as compellingly argued here, Porter actually is guilty, Simon is an innocent man and both are just pawns in a much larger plan.

Film Details

Also Known As
Murder in the Park, A, Porter
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2014

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

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Released in United States November 17, 2014

Video on Demand in United States June 26, 2015

Video on Demand in United States June 26, 2015

Limited Release in United States June 26, 2015

Released in United States November 17, 2014

Released in United States on Video September 29, 2015

Limited Release in United States June 26, 2015

Released in United States on Video September 29, 2015