Until Proven Innocent (2009)
In 1993 David Dougherty was found guilty and imprisoned for the abduction and rape of his 11 year old neighbor. It took two trials, two high court appeals, a petition to the Governor General and 3 years, 6 months and 1 week in prison before David finally won his freedom and was found not guilty of the crime he didn't commit. But it wouldn't have happened without the unrelenting efforts of three individuals - a journalist, a lawyer and a scientist - who put their own personal and professional lives on the line in order to prove that David Dougherty was innocent.
Director: Peter Burger
Genre: Crime, Documentary, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: February 8, 2009
Cast
- Peter Elliott - Murray Gibson
- Cohen Holloway - David Dougherty
- Jodie Rimmer - Donna Chisholm
- Miranda Harcourt - Dr Patricia Sullivan
- Tim Spite - Ari Geursen
- Adele Chapman - Clerk of Court Second Trial
- Vanessa Stacey - Forewoman Second Trial
Screenplay
Production: Lippy Pictures
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, new zealand
More Films by Director: Peter Burger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Until Proven Innocent about?
- In 1993 David Dougherty was found guilty and imprisoned for the abduction and rape of his 11 year old neighbor. It took two trials, two high court appeals, a petition to the Governor General and 3 years, 6 months and 1 week in prison before David finally won his freedom and was found not guilty of the crime he didn't commit. But it wouldn't have happened without the unrelenting efforts of three individuals - a journalist, a lawyer and a scientist - who put their own personal and professional lives on the line in order to prove that David Dougherty was innocent.
- Who directed Until Proven Innocent?
- Until Proven Innocent was directed by Peter Burger.
- Who stars in Until Proven Innocent?
- Until Proven Innocent stars Peter Elliott, Cohen Holloway, Jodie Rimmer, Miranda Harcourt, Tim Spite, Adele Chapman.
- How long is Until Proven Innocent?
- Until Proven Innocent has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Until Proven Innocent?
- Until Proven Innocent is a Crime, Documentary, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Until Proven Innocent produced?
- Until Proven Innocent was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Until Proven Innocent?
- The themes of Until Proven Innocent include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy.