“Every day that someone stays locked up for a crime that he didn’t commit, you shouldn’t be able to sleep as a prosecutor.” These words will still ring in your ears long after you have finished this documentary and Trial 4 is the perfect embodiment of the statement as it uncovers the corruption and brutality that is hiding inside the system.
Sean Ellis was convicted as a 19-year-old for a crime he did not commit and subsequently had to serve 2 years in jail for the murder of officer Mulligan. Years later on the basis of exculpatory evidence (anything that clears someone of guilt or blame) he gets to prove his innocence and clear his name.
Trial 4 shows a mirror to the dark reality of a society that thrives upon creating division amongst the people of a nation. It is a stark reminder that there will always be more victims like Sean Ellis unless and until we learn to raise our voice for those who become the victims of such hideous acts.
Trial 4 shows you different sides of the story. A prosecutor tries to convince you that Sean Ellis was wrongfully convicted. At the same time, some people are still confident that Sean Ellis committed the murder.
Netflix has always dared to tell the stories that nobody wanted to. Though this may have gotten them into a lot of controversies, it also gives us a glimpse into what happened behind the scenes. The ability to tell a story in an unbiased manner along with taking into account testimony from both sides is what makes Netflix such an adept force at creating such riveting documentaries.
Trial 4 is now streaming on Netflix.
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