He always claimed his innocence, and the arson investigation used to convict him was questioned by leading experts before willingham was executed. Jul 29, 20 incendiary the willingham case wednesday, july 31 at 7. The willingham case is a smart documentary that opens with the following statement from one of many scholars interested in the case. Days before the hearing, governor rick perry, who also denied willinghams petition for clemency, guts the commission, replacing several members with his. The willingham case is a 2011 documentary film by steve mims and joe bailey, jr. Documents and artifacts interesting and key material from the cameron todd willingham case, with annotated highlights. Oct 07, 2011 filmmakers steve mims and joe bailey jr. The willingham case, a 2011 documentary film covering the case and its aftermath, won the louis black award at the south by southwest film festival.
A straightforward look into a highly suspect murder conviction, this doc from steve mims and joe bailey jr. Although the movie finally acquires some dramatic tension when it moves onto. A new documentary entitled incendiary about the todd willingham case will have its world premiere at the 2011 sxsw film festival. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Watch the trailer of the new todd willingham documentary on youtube watch for a shot of last years 11th annual march to abolish the death penalty. In 1991, cameron todd willinghams three daughters died in a. Willingham was convicted and executed for the arson. Willingham, who was asleep when the fire started, survived. Incendiary, a new film on todd willingham case to premiere. The film trial by fire reopens the famous murder case of. Incendiary is the true story of the conviction and execution of cameron todd willingham for the arson murder of his three children in 1991.
Equal parts murder mystery, forensic investigation and political drama, the awardwinning, critically acclaimed film incendiary. The film was an official selection at the 2011 south by southwest film festival. Before watching the film, i had been following the case very closely and read everything i could about the case. The willingham case documents the cameron todd willingham case and surrounding legal and political battles in intimate detail. The willingham case directed by steve mims and joe bailey, jr. Cameron todd willingham was executed in texas in 2004 for allegedly setting a fire that killed his three young daughters years earlier. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, willingham was executed in february 2004 despite. Like an onion, as layer upon layer is pulled away in steve mims and joe bailey, jr. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, willingham was executed in february 2004 despite overwhelming.
Charles ealy, the austinamerican statesman incendiary achieves greatness as a deeper divide in the perspective of its characters is revealed. Mike finkelstein recently saw a documentary that turned him inside out. The todd willingham case oct 5 to benefit charlie baird for da campaign by admin, september 22, 2011 texas moratorium network is hosting a screening on wednesday october 5 at the violet crown cinema in austin of incendiary. Today, willingham s name has become a call for reform in the field of forensics and a rallying cry for.
A documentary on the case of cameron todd willingham, who was convicted for the arson murder of his three daughters in 1991. The willingham case which premiered at the 2011 sxsw film festival incendiary is the true story of the conviction and execution of cameron todd willingham for the arson murder of his three children in 1991, and of the resulting scientific, legal and political firestorm that rages today. A potential landmark death penalty case, willinghams execution based upon. Incendiary is the true story of the conviction and execution of cameron todd willingham for the arson murder of his three children in 1991, and of the resulting scientific, legal and political. The willingham case is the true story of the conviction and execution of todd willingham for the arson murder of his three children in 1991, and of the resulting scientific, legal and. Braiding a brief history of fire forensics into the details of the titular, alleged arsons case, the film finally arrives at the lessthanuserfriendly conclusion that assessing the crime scene more scientifically could have saved a recidivist wifebeater from lethal injection. In 1992, a texas man named cameron todd willingham was convicted of the arsonrelated triple homicide of his three very. Synopsis in 1991, cameron todd willingham s three daughters died in a corsicana, texas house fire. We will make a trip to the premiere with the participants of the antideath penalty alternative spring break. Since 2004, further evidence in the case has led to the. In addition, the provocative documentary incendiary. Incendiary receives the innocence network journalism award. The willingham case, more and more is revealed and exposure to the deeper layers pulls at the tear ducts both in frustration and sadness. English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch.
Oct 07, 2011 incendiary is a documentary about the case of cameron todd willingham, executed by texas unjustly, some contend for the murder of his children by arson. The willingham case, which will be released some time in 2011. The story told by trial by fire is true, and awful. In death by fire, frontline gains unique access to those closest to the willingham case meticulously examining the evidence used to convict willingham, offering an indepth portrait of those. Incendiary is a documentary about the case of cameron todd willingham, executed by texas unjustly, some contend for the murder of his children by arson. In 1991, cameron todd willingham s three daughters died in a corsicana, texas house fire. After granns article, these events were also covered in an episode of pbss frontline and joe bailey jr. Charles ealy, the austinamerican statesman incendiary. Sep 23, 2011 cameron todd willingham, executed in 2004, is the subject of this documentary, which examines both the adamant approval and growing chorus of dissent over his execution. The film, which does not have any cast listed, currently has a total of one poster available. In 1991, cameron todd willinghams three daughters died in a corsicana, texas house fire. Incendiary documents the story of cameron todd willingham, whose three daughters died in a corsicana, texas house fire.
Tried and convicted for their arson murders, willingham was. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, willingham was execute. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, willingham wa. Today, willinghams name has become a call for reform in the field of forensics and a. Incendiary stirs up real anger when the scene shifts to 2010, as the newly convened texas forensic science commission prepares to hear a report from a nationally renowned expert on the validity of the science used to convict willingham. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Days before the hearing, governor rick perry, who also denied willingham s petition for clemency, guts the commission, replacing several members with his. Join us for popcorn and a free movie in the steve allen theater. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, willingham spe. Incendiary the willingham case wednesday, july 31 at 7.
Feb 16, 2011 incendiary is the true story of the conviction and execution of cameron todd willingham for the arson murder of his three children in 1991, and of the resulting scientific, legal and political. Incendiary contends that even if its too late to save todd willingham, its also long past time for the officials who ignored this obligation, rick perry included, to own up. The willingham case dvd and browse other dvd movies. The willingham case daringly avoids condescending to its audience. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, willingham was executed in. May, 2019 after granns article, these events were also covered in an episode of pbss frontline and joe bailey jr. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, willingham was executed in february 2004 despite overwhelming expert criticism of the prosecutions arson evidence. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. The willingham case 2011 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability.
Myths and facts about the willingham case the new yorker. Willingham was convicted and executed for the arson murders of his daughters who perished in a 1991. Documents and artifacts death by fire frontline pbs. Given the possibility that willingham could be the first executed inmate to be proved innocent postmortem, its too bad that steve mims and joe bailey, jr. Filmmakers investigate the case of a convicted arsonist who was executed in 2004. The film trial by fire reopens the famous murder case.