Incendiary: The Willingham Case (2011)

Sometimes the truth goes up in flames

In 1991, Cameron Todd Willingham's three daughters died in a Corsicana, Texas house fire. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, Willingham was executed in February 2004 despite overwhelming expert criticism of the prosecution's arson evidence. Today, Willingham's name has become a call for reform in the field of forensics and a rallying cry for the anti-death penalty movement; yet he remains an indisputable "monster" in the eyes of Texas Governor Rick Perry, who ignored the science that could have saved Willingham's life. Equal parts murder mystery, forensic investigation and political drama, INCENDIARY documents the haunted legacy of a prosecution built on "folklore."

Director: Steve Mims, Joe Bailey Jr.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
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Music: Graham Reynolds
Editing: Steve Mims
Production: Yokel
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Steve Mims, Joe Bailey Jr.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Incendiary: The Willingham Case about?
In 1991, Cameron Todd Willingham's three daughters died in a Corsicana, Texas house fire. Tried and convicted for their arson murders, Willingham was executed in February 2004 despite overwhelming expert criticism of the prosecution's arson evidence. Today, Willingham's name has become a call for reform in the field of forensics and a rallying cry for the anti-death penalty movement; yet he remains an indisputable "monster" in the eyes of Texas Governor Rick Perry, who ignored the science that could have saved Willingham's life. Equal parts murder mystery, forensic investigation and political drama, INCENDIARY documents the haunted legacy of a prosecution built on "folklore."
Who directed Incendiary: The Willingham Case?
Incendiary: The Willingham Case was directed by Steve Mims, Joe Bailey Jr..
How long is Incendiary: The Willingham Case?
Incendiary: The Willingham Case has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Incendiary: The Willingham Case?
Incendiary: The Willingham Case is a Documentary film.
Where was Incendiary: The Willingham Case produced?
Incendiary: The Willingham Case was produced in United States of America.