Oscar-nominated director Rory Kennedy releases the trailer for her documentary “The Trial of Alec Baldwin,” which follows Alec Baldwin after the 2021 “Rust” film set shooting. The shooting resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and Baldwin later faces a legal process tied to the incident.
Both outlets say Kennedy’s film takes a verité-style approach with extensive access to Baldwin as the case proceeds. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety describe the documentary as capturing Baldwin’s perspective and the aftermath of the shooting and subsequent legal battle, supported by Kennedy’s exclusive access during trial-related developments.
Variety also reports the film’s North America theatrical release date as Oct. 16. While the sources agree on the documentary’s focus on the “Rust” shooting and legal proceedings, they differ mainly in emphasis: one highlights the trailer’s verité look at the trial experience, while the other stresses Baldwin’s access to the documentary crew.
