Series synopsis
A Wilderness of Error is an American documentary television series that premiered on FX on September 25, 2020. It ended on October 2, 2020. It stars Errol Morris.
When Army surgeon Jeffrey MacDonald is sent to prison for killing his family, a storm of swirling narratives challenges our very ability to find the truth all the while overshadowing a chilling possibility: MacDonald may be an innocent man. Based on the best-selling book by Errol Morris.
Premise
When Army surgeon Jeffrey MacDonald is sent to prison for killing his family, a storm of swirling narratives challenges our very ability to find the truth all the while overshadowing a chilling possibility: MacDonald may be an innocent man. Based on the best-selling book by Errol Morris.
Premise: Find the truth. Hide the lies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Errol Morris as Self
Guest cast
- Avery Ilardi as Kimberley MacDonald
- Joe Gambino as Freddy Kassab (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | September 25, 2020 | October 2, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Girl in a Floppy Hat Famed filmmaker Errol Morris is obsessed with one of America's most popularized true crimes: the murder of a pregnant wife and two young daughters on an Army base in 1970. Green Beret doctor Jeffrey MacDonald said a band of drugged-crazed hippies attacked his family, led by a girl in a floppy hat. Army investigators said MacDonald committed the murders. |
September 25, 2020 |
| 2 |
A Time of Suspicion After an Army hearing frees Green Beret Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, his father-in-law demands a reinvestigation. But when he sees all the evidence, he's shocked by where it leads. |
September 25, 2020 |
| 3 |
Should the Jury Find... Nine years after the murders of his pregnant wife and two young daughters, the guilt of Green Beret Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald is put to a civilian jury. The defense calls a surprise witness: The Girl in a Floppy Hat. |
September 25, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 25, 2020 |
| Last aired | October 2, 2020 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |