documentary "The Thin Blue Line"

"The Thin Blue Line," directed by Errol Morris, is a documentary examining the wrongful conviction of Randall Adams for a 1976 Texas murder. Through re-enactments and interviews, the film highlights the flaws in the justice system, including mistaken eyewitness testimony, inconsistent evidence, and prosecutorial misconduct. It ultimately reveals how Adams was wrongfully imprisoned and underscores the importance of critical scrutiny in legal processes. The film is renowned for its innovative storytelling and its impact on criminal justice reform, illustrating how documentary filmmaking can uncover truths and challenge institutional errors.