Trial by Media

7.2IMDb Score
Released:2020-05-11
Genre:Documentary, Crime
Duration: min
Country:United States of America
Director:
Actors:
Production:Supper Club, Smokehouse Pictures

Overview:

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.

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