Indictment: The McMartin Trial

TV Movie
1995
R
2h 11m

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Lawyers and the media argue the alleged child abuse at the McMartin preschool in Manhattan Beach, California.Lawyers and the media argue the alleged child abuse at the McMartin preschool in Manhattan Beach, California.Lawyers and the media argue the alleged child abuse at the McMartin preschool in Manhattan Beach, California.

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7.5/10

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Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 8 wins & 15 nominations total

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Trivia
James Woods filmed his role as Lester Diamond in Casino (1995) on a weekend break from shooting this film.

Goofs
When the lawyer meets with Ray Buckey for the first time in jail, the door is heard slamming shut before the door actually closes.

Quotes
Danny Davis: Are you kidding me with those glasses? You look like a child molester. Get rid off them or it's gonna be a short trial.

Crazy credits
Epilogue: "The McMartin family still lives in southern California. Peggy had a nervous breakdown and continues to suffer from agoraphobia. She lives with her mother Virginia and her son Ray. Peggy Ann successfully sued for the restoration of her teaching credentials. She is now married and has two children. In 1990, Lael Rubin's nomination to become a Superior Court judge was denied. She is still with the L.A. district attorney's office. In 1992, Wayne Satz died from heart failure at the age of 47. Kee MacFarland is still employed by Children's Institute International. Danny Davis currently practices law in Los Angeles, as does Glenn Stevens. Raymond Buckey is now a university student and plans to attend law school."

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Featured in The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995)

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8/10

Stunning, Disturbing

Tremendously disturbing and well-acted film. What is most troubling is the fact that this episode really occurred. Remarkable portrayal of how easily something like this can get so totally out of control. It is hard to imagine this feeding frenzy among, supposedly, educated and sophisticated people. James Woods is dead-on perfect as an initially slimy, opportunistic attorney, who finds himself slowly horrified by what he finds himself in the middle of. His courtroom questioning of Dr. McFarlane (Lolita Davidovich)is riveting. An impressive, well-done movie, but extremely troubling for what it says about our justice system.