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Miranda's Victim

The crime that changed America.

The true story of Trish Weir who in 1963 was kidnapped and brutally raped by Ernesto Miranda. Committed to putting her assailant in prison, Trish’s life is destroyed by America’s legal system as she triggers a law that transforms the nation.

20232h 7mNRDrama, History

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About Miranda's Victim

Directors
Michelle Danner
Cast
Abigail Breslin, Emily VanCamp, Luke Wilson, Ryan Phillippe, Sebastian Quinn, Andy Garcia
Genres
Drama, History
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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