Series synopsis
The Innocence Files is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on April 15, 2020. It ended on April 15, 2020. It was created by Roger Ross Williams, Alex Gibney.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Guilty until proven innocent.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | April 15, 2020 | April 15, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
April 15, 2020 |
| 2 |
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. |
April 15, 2020 |
| 3 |
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. |
April 15, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 2020 |
| Last aired | April 15, 2020 |
| Status | ended |