Incendiary: The Willingham Case


1h 42m 2011

Brief Synopsis

In 1991, Cameron Todd Willingham's three daughters died in a Corsicana, Texas house fire. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, Willingham was executed in February 2004 despite overwhelming expert criticism of the prosecution's arson evidence. Today, Willingham's name has become a call for r

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
Truly Indie

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

Synopsis

In 1991, Cameron Todd Willingham's three daughters died in a Corsicana, Texas house fire. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, Willingham was executed in February 2004 despite overwhelming expert criticism of the prosecution's arson evidence. Today, Willingham's name has become a call for reform in the field of forensics and a rallying cry for the anti-death penalty movement; yet he remains an indisputable "monster" in the eyes of Texas Governor Rick Perry, who ignored the science that could have saved Willingham's life. Equal parts murder mystery, forensic investigation and political drama,

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
Truly Indie

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2011 (Lone Star States)

Released in United States 2011 (Sterling US Competition)

Limited Release in United States Fall September 23, 2011 (Austin)

Limited Release in United States Fall September 23, 2011

Released in United States 2011

Limited Release in United States Fall October 7, 2011 (New York City)

Limited Release in United States Fall October 7, 2011