Trailer for the documentary A Murder in the Park.
In 1999, just hours before his scheduled execution, convicted killer Anthony Porter's life was saved by a journalism class from Northwestern University, led by renowned Innocence Project pioneer, Professor David Protess. The class seemingly found the real killer, Alstory Simon. Porter was released, becoming the poster boy of the anti-death penalty movement. Because of his case, Illinois eventually abolished the death penalty. The filmmakers present strong evidence that Northwestern's investigation led to the release of the real killer, and imprisoned an innocent man. In October 2013, due in part to this film's investigation, the Cook County State's Attorney's office reopened this case.
Duration
2 min 31 sec
Views
18,442
Posted On
December 28, 2014
2 min 31 sec
Views
18,442
Posted On
December 28, 2014
Director
Christopher S. Rech
Writer
Christopher S. Rech
Studio
IFC Films
Release
November 7, 2014
Christopher S. Rech
Writer
Christopher S. Rech
Studio
IFC Films
Release
November 7, 2014
Cast
Aswan Harris
Christopher George Sarris
Kyle Carthens
Brent Reichert
Joseph Alex
Aswan Harris
Christopher George Sarris
Kyle Carthens
Brent Reichert
Joseph Alex
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