Alec Baldwin appears in documentary about Rust shooting trial
The first trailer for Rory Kennedy's documentary "The Trial of Alec Baldwin" shows Baldwin reflecting on the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust and on his later involuntary manslaughter charge and trial. The footage includes Baldwin's comments about shock, disbelief and the trial, and shows his wife Hilaria facing intense media attention. Kennedy began filming in 2023 and had full access to Baldwin during his 2024 trial, which was dismissed by a judge three days in; the film opens in theaters on October 16, offering Baldwin's personal account to a wide audience.
Documentary releases Baldwin's account of the Rust incident and trial.
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On October 21, 2021, Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed on the Rust set. Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter two years later and pleaded not guilty. A judge dismissed his case three days into the 2024 trial, and Rory…
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