A 20-year prison sentence was handed to Antonio Zúñiga, who was wrongfully convicted of murder based on unreliable testimony.
Synopsis
A 20-year prison sentence was handed to Antonio Zúñiga, who was wrongfully convicted of murder based on unreliable testimony.
Synopsis
Antonio Zúñiga sits in a Mexican prison, wrongfully convicted of murder based on unreliable testimony. Two young attorneys, Roberto Hernández and Layda Negrete, take on his case, determined to prove his innocence. They document their efforts to navigate a flawed judicial system that often presumes guilt. Despite facing an uncooperative judge and a lack of credible evidence against Zúñiga, they persist. Their film ultimately leads to a new trial, resulting in Zúñiga's exoneration in 2008.
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Why Watch
- Follow Antonio Zúñiga's fight for justice.
- See how media pressure can influence legal outcomes.
- Meet lawyers challenging a corrupt judicial system.
Did You Know
- Presumed Guilty was released in 2008 and runs for 87 minutes.
- Antonio Zúñiga was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
- The film surpassed Black Swan and The King's Speech at the Mexican box office.
- The documentary was televised by Televisa on Channel 2 in fall 2011.
- 95% of cases in Mexico result in convictions, according to the film.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was falsely convicted of murder in Presumed Guilty?
Antonio Zúñiga was falsely convicted of murder.
What was the box office record held by Presumed Guilty in Mexico?
Presumed Guilty holds the box office record for documentaries in Mexico, surpassing Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 911.
When was Presumed Guilty released theatrically?
Presumed Guilty was released theatrically in 2008.
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