'Trial by Media': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Netflix documentary
Netflix's new documentary series 'Trial By Media' will take us back to the most audacious and recognized trials that have taken place in recent history. This true-crime docuseries will speak about how the media might have impacted the verdicts in such cases from the altering of public perception to the jury verdict in court. Over six episodes, Trial By Media explores how real courtroom dramas have increasingly been transformed into a form of entertainment,
Here is what we know about the upcoming release:
Release date
Season 1 of 'Trial By Media' documentary will premiere on May 11, 2020.
Plot
Netflix's official synopsis reads, "In this true-crime docuseries, some of the most dramatic trials of all time are examined with an emphasis on how the media may have impacted verdicts."
This documentary includes some of the most highly recognized trials such as Jenny Jones made-for-Court TV murder trials and the case of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed African immigrant who was shot 41 times by police in New York City.
Creators
The documentary is in production with Supper Club, in association with Smokehouse Pictures. Skye Borgman, Garrett Bradley, Academy Award nominees Yance Ford and Brian McGinn, Sierra Pettengill, and Tony Yacenda serve as directors. Author and lawyer Jeffrey Toobin, journalist, author, and Court TV founder Steven Brill, George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Brian McGinn, Jason Sterman and David Gelb serve as executive producers.
Trailer
The trailer for the documentary 'Trial By Media' is yet to be released. Stay tuned for updates.
Where to watch
Catch Season 1 of 'Trial By Media' documentary on May 11, 2020, on Netflix.
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