THE TRIALS OF DARYL HUNT documents the aftermath of a brutal rape/murder and harrowing wrongful conviction in the modern American South. Told from the point-of-view of three principal subjects, an enterprising investigative journalist; an unyielding defense attorney; and a wrongfully convicted man, the film offers an eye-opening, provocative and haunting examination of a community - and a criminal justice system - subject to racial bias and tainted by fear. Chronicling this capital case from 1984 through 2004, filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg painstakingly frame the judicial and emotional responses to this chilling crime - and the implications surrounding Darryl Hunt's wrongful conviction - against a backdrop of class and bigotry in America.
K**E
Wow, what a story!
The horrendous story of wrongful conviction and imprisonment, the racism, and Daryl's determination are all worth knowing about.
A**R
Very deep, insightful of Southern injustice
It's a very deep, insightful story of southern injustice. Really gives a greater insight of how Darryl Hunt's case took place, from being wrongfully arrested and jailed (tried twice), but also increases our thirst and desire for the truth to come out so that it prevents future wrongful convictions like such from happening. I just feel like the public needs to be more conscious about these things so that their trust in both the system and the law is not broken.
A**R
American Injustice at Its Finest
Serving 30 years imprisonment for a crime he did not commit, Darryl Hunt's very real story of long overdue vindication and a justice system to eager to place blame and not actively seek Truth is a great testament to one man's indefatiguable spirit as well as the importance and value of DNA evidence in the exoneration of the innocent as well as conviction of the guilty. From HBO Documentary Films, it is yet another in their long line of truly exceptional effort to raise the bar on documentary filmmaking all the while providing quality entertainment.
N**O
True Story
This DVD came within a reasonable time and in good condition. I never heard of this story until I found this dvd in the library. I decided to add it to my library for my grandchildren. I am collecting all the information I can. This story tells of injustice, patience, dilligence and determination. This man was finally freed after many years. I like it when things come together even if it takes a long time.
B**K
INFORMATIVE
D@MN shame but no surprise as this happensmuch to often to those who cannot afford qualitylegal counsel.
A**R
Have not had the chance to watch this video yet ...
Have not had the chance to watch this video yet, however it is a lesson in criminal justice history. I have received rave reviews and plan to watch this with my daughter who met Darryl Hunt when he spoke at a Lyceum session at her college.
D**L
Great documentary, tragic story
I showed this documentary in my wrongful convictions class; my students loved it. I was sad to hear of Darryl's death recently, but glad that he was able to gain his "freedom" before he passed.
G**0
The Trials of Darryl Hunt
The story is very compelling, and a great example of how the American Justice system was manipulated in the South, due to racial bias.
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