Ed Zwick’s final film, Trial by Fire (2018), marks the Season 1 finale of our podcast—formerly Zwick Flicks, soon to be rebranded with a new network name TBD! In this powerful episode, we explore this true crime masterpiece about Cameron Todd Willingham, wrongfully convicted of arson and murder, and sentenced to death. Joined by three-time guest co-host Doug, a police sergeant, we break down the film’s emotional storytelling, its stance against capital punishment, and its standout performances by Jack O’Connell and Laura Dern. Spoilers ahead—watch the movie first if you’re new to this case! We reflect on Zwick’s career, tease a bonus episode ranking his films, and hint at Season 2 featuring Michael Mann. Subscribe to stay tuned for the new podcast name and more director deep dives!watch the episodehttps://youtu.be/Bx2klwc9yPg
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