It’s not really worth it for what’s an incredibly laboured and conventional first 1h20 but fuck the last 30 mins is mad
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Directed by Rory Kennedy
The Trial of Alec Baldwin
A grounded, bleak documentary.
Documentary
2026
1h 51m
A provocative examination Alec Baldwin as he faces charges of manslaughter, with a cross-examination of the American legal system and the court of public opinion.
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2What people say
I think this film speaks to the culture of the industry if anything. When an actor has the authority of a producer and is proven to be a bit demanding/ headstrong (not always a bad thing), mixed with firearms and perhaps an armorer who may not be as experienced, the result will never be very good. I’m not sure a single person is at fault (other than maybe the supplier…), rather it’s the fault of a system which needs to adapt to modern times where rushing people on such an active set with moving parts is simply unacceptable. I also think that the film was quite misplaced as a bit of a sob story, because in his case I think being unliked helped him due to pre-existing prejudice. I actually left feeling worse for the armorer than Alec… No verdict, just dismissal. Think about that.
It feels like a lip-service to Alec Baldwin till the last 1/4 of the film when it turns into a rivetting and head-spinning court drama.
Common questions
What is The Trial of Alec Baldwin about?+
It is a documentary examining the legal and public aftermath of the fatal 2021 on-set shooting during the production of Rust.
Who directed The Trial of Alec Baldwin?+
The film was directed by documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy in 2026.
Where can I watch The Trial of Alec Baldwin?+
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