Movies and TvShows featuring "exoneration" theme.

Making a Murderer (2015) is a gripping true crime TV show that follows the case of Steven Avery, a man from Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, who served 18 years in prison for a wrongful conviction of sexual assault and attempted murder. After being exonerated, Avery finds himself back in court, this time accused of the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach. The series explores the flaws in the criminal justice system and raises questions about corruption, police misconduct, and the possibility of a cover-up.

Hidden Faces is an American soap opera that aired on NBC from December 30, 1968 to June 27, 1969. The series was created by Irving Vendig, who also created the long-running Procter & Gamble serial The Edge of Night. The serial focused on a law firm that was dealing with a high profile murder case throughout its 127-episode run. Some of the show's stars were Conard Fowkes, Louise Shaffer, Tony Lo Bianco, Stephen Joyce, and a very young Linda Blair.

Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, fights to prove his innocence. With the help of a young African-American boy and his mentors, they work against a racist establishment to seek exoneration.

In True Crime, a female district attorney is given the task of investigating the case of a convicted murderer who is about to be executed. As she digs deeper, she unravels a web of corruption and injustice that puts her own life at risk. With the clock ticking, she must race against time to uncover the truth and save an innocent man from his fate.

The Lady from Shanghai follows a criminal lawyer who gets entangled in a web of deceit, framed for murder and caught in a love triangle. As he tries to prove his innocence, he uncovers a series of unexpected twists and turns that lead him to the dangerous world of insurance fraud and a captivating femme fatale. With a backdrop of betrayal, blackmail, and romantic rivalry, the story takes a thrilling turn when the protagonist becomes a pawn in a deadly game of manipulation. Will he be able to escape and find justice, or will he be consumed by the dark forces surrounding him?

NBC News correspondents Keith Morrison, Josh Mankiewicz, Stephanie Gosk and Andrea Canning examine the final day of a victim’s life – the split-second decisions and pivotal moments that made the difference between life and death. Detectives retrace those crucial hours looking for clues to solve the mystery.

Absence of Malice is a drama, romance, and thriller movie released in 1981. The story revolves around a dedicated newspaper reporter named Megan Carter who unknowingly publishes a story that implicates a businessman named Michael Gallagher in a federal investigation. As a result, Gallagher's life is turned upside down as he faces accusations of organized crime involvement. Throughout the film, Megan and Gallagher form an unlikely bond as they navigate the repercussions of the story and work together to uncover the truth.

A seductive nurse gets involved in a murder plot to inherit a millionaire's fortune. She seduces the wealthy old man and orchestrates his death by pushing him down the stairs. However, her plans are complicated by the arrival of an uncle who suspects foul play. As the investigation progresses, the nurse's web of lies unravels, leading to a deadly game of deception and betrayal.

After being wrongfully convicted for a gruesome murder, a man finds himself in a race against time to clear his name. As he navigates through the complexities of the prison system and deals with an obsessed fan, he becomes obsessed with finding the real killer. With the help of a persistent FBI agent, he must unravel the mystery before it's too late.

Set in 1960s Greece, a con artist becomes entangled in a love triangle and is hunted by a private detective. As secrets unravel, they must navigate their way through betrayal, false identities, and danger in order to escape and clear their names.

Arbitrageur Constantine "Connie" Harper is sentenced to a maximum security prison for fraud and decking the DA at his trial. Upon his release, one of his cellmates asks him to bodyguard his sister Rosie, who is being threatened by a diamond broker over some diamonds. Connie becomes a reluctant bodyguard to Rosie. While in prison, his name got on "the list," a collection of people to go to when you've exhausted all other options.

The Railway Children follows the lives of three siblings who are forced to move from their comfortable life in London to a small country house after their father mysteriously disappears. In their new surroundings, they befriend a kindly railway porter and embark on numerous adventures, ultimately uncovering the truth about their father's disappearance.

In 'The Murderer Lives at Number 21', a detective investigates a series of murders in a boarding house, where the residents and staff become suspects. The plot thickens as the detective uncovers shocking secrets and must race against time to catch the murderer before more lives are lost. With a mix of comedy and suspense, this French noir film keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

Ex-confederate officer Clay Fletcher jumps at the chance to reunite with his once lady-friend, Susan Jeffers, when his father, Judge Fletcher, sends him on an errand to El Paso, Texas to get the signature of Susan's father, Judge Jeffers, on a legal document. Once there he finds the judge has become a drunk and a laughing stock, doing the bidding of local magnate Bert Donner and his running dog, Sheriff La Farge. Just as Clay starts straightening out the town's problems, events occur which force him to abandon the legal system and instead adopt the murderous tactics of a vigilante.

In the year 1957, a group of astronauts crash-land on Earth after a space mission gone wrong. They find themselves in a future where humanity has been devastated by a nuclear holocaust. As they explore the desolate world, they encounter mutants, giant spiders, and a subterranean city. They also discover the ability to travel through time, which leads them to uncover the truth about the destruction of civilization and their own role in it.

Young Mr. Lincoln is a fictionalized biopic that explores the early life and career of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his experiences as a small-town lawyer and his involvement in a murder trial. The film showcases Lincoln's intelligence, integrity, and determination to seek justice. It delves into his personal relationships, including his budding romance with Ann Rutledge and his interactions with influential figures like Stephen A. Douglas and Mary Todd Lincoln.

In the 1800s, a writer-producer seeks revenge against a corrupt politician who orchestrated the raid of his village, resulting in the death of a child. Along the way, he encounters a Comanche tribe, treachery, and a forbidden romance.

When a Hungarian in Paris is wrongly accused of murder, a jury of eccentric characters must sort through the comedic chaos to uncover the truth.

Rose Marie follows the story of a French-Canadian woman who falls in love with a Mountie and gets entangled in a love triangle against the backdrop of a land dispute between Native Americans and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. As she navigates the wilderness and fights for her love, Rose Marie uncovers secrets and finds herself in danger. Will she find true love and bring peace to the frontier?

In 'I Died a Thousand Times,' an ex-convict is coerced into attempting a dangerous heist in the high Sierras. Along the way, he forms unexpected relationships and encounters treachery that threatens his life. This film-noir crime thriller explores themes of unrequited love, dissension, and the lengths people will go to for redemption.