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"Conviction" (2010)
The scoop on "Conviction" including photos, review, trailer, poster and cast list for this dramatic film based on a true story and starring Sam Rockwell and Hilary Swank.
Movie Synopsis: When Betty Anne Waters' (Hilary Swank) older brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) is arrested for murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne, a Massachusetts wife and mother of two, dedicates her life to overturning the murder conviction.
Convinced that her brother is innocent, Betty Anne puts herself through high school, college and, finally, law school in an 18 year quest to free Kenny. With the help of best friend Abra Rice (Minnie Driver), Betty Anne pores through suspicious evidence mounted by small town cop Nancy Taylor (Melissa Leo), meticulously retracing the steps that led to Kenny's arrest. Belief in her brother – and her quest for the truth - pushes Betty Anne and her team to uncover the facts and utilize DNA evidence with the hope of exonerating Kenny.
Movie Synopsis: When Betty Anne Waters' (Hilary Swank) older brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) is arrested for murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne, a Massachusetts wife and mother of two, dedicates her life to overturning the murder conviction.
Convinced that her brother is innocent, Betty Anne puts herself through high school, college and, finally, law school in an 18 year quest to free Kenny. With the help of best friend Abra Rice (Minnie Driver), Betty Anne pores through suspicious evidence mounted by small town cop Nancy Taylor (Melissa Leo), meticulously retracing the steps that led to Kenny's arrest. Belief in her brother – and her quest for the truth - pushes Betty Anne and her team to uncover the facts and utilize DNA evidence with the hope of exonerating Kenny.
"Conviction" Photos
Gallery of photos from the dramatic movie "Conviction" starring Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver and Melissa Leo.
Exclusive Interview with Juliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis talks about "Conviction," getting into the character of a drug and alcohol addicted woman whose lies helped get an innocent man convicted of murder, and the early Oscar buzz over her performance.
One on One with Director Tony Goldwyn
Multi-talented Tony Goldwyn's latest feature film project is "Conviction," a moving drama based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters, a determined woman put herself through law school just to be able to represent the brother she believed was wrongly convicted of murder. A stage and film actor who occasionally directs, Goldwyn has been the guiding force behind "Conviction's" journey to the big screen
'Conviction' Movie Poster
Poster for the movie Conviction starring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell. Conviction movie poster starring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell.
"Conviction" Trailer
Check out the trailer for the dramatic film "Conviction" featuring Sam Rockwell and Hilary Swank as siblings who support each other through thick and thin.
'Conviction' Movie Credits
Cast list for "Conviction," MPAA rating, and release date info.
Official "Conviction" Website
Fox Searchlight's official site for "Conviction." Release Date: October 15, 2010