About this series
The personal stories behind eight cases of wrongful conviction that the Innocence Project and organizations within the Innocence Network have worked to highlight and overturn.
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The Innocence Files
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Quick facts
First Aired
2020
Seasons
1
Episodes
9
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
36
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Network
Netflix
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
The Evidence: Indeed and Without Doubt
Dubious bite mark evidence — and the controversial dentist presenting it — cement convictions in the murders of two Mississippi toddlers in the 1990s.
S01E02
The Evidence: The Truth Will Defend Me
Despite exonerating DNA evidence, Innocence Project lawyers face a racially charged battle in Mississippi to free two men imprisoned for decades.
S01E03
The Evidence: The Duty to Correct
In a crusade to discredit bogus forensics and raise awareness, the Innocence Project enlists allies including former convicts betrayed by the system.
S01E04
The Witness: The Murder of Donald Sarpy
A drive-by shooting homicide in 1991 stokes an LA gang war. Teen Franky Carrillo is arrested, beginning a nightmare driven by defiant officials.
S01E05
The Witness: The Trials of Franky Carrillo
Stunning twists revive Franky's hopes for exoneration when his new legal team untangles the flawed eyewitness testimonies that sealed his fate.
S01E06
The Witness: Making Memory
In 1984, a teen is convicted when multiple rape victims identify him with "100% certainty." Decades into his imprisonment a harrowing truth surfaces.
S01E07
The Prosecution: Wrong Place, Wrong Time
Shortly after a Philadelphia murder, nearby Chester Hollman is arrested. To guarantee his conviction, police and prosecution cross indefensible lines.
S01E08
The Prosecution: Hidden Alibi
A suspect in a Houston cop's murder has a solid alibi — until his girlfriend suddenly changes her story. Years later she reveals an explosive secret.
S01E09
The Prosecution: The Million Dollar Man
A problematic police sketch incriminates a rape suspect in 1994, while a trove of DNA evidence goes untested. Then a determined new lawyer steps in.
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Questions about The Innocence Files
How many seasons does The Innocence Files have?
The Innocence Files has 1 season and 9 episodes total.
Who created The Innocence Files?
The Innocence Files was created by Roger Ross Williams and first aired in 2020.
What genre is The Innocence Files?
The Innocence Files is a Documentary series.
What is the TMDB rating for The Innocence Files?
The Innocence Files has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 36 votes.
