An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story
“Truth Matters.”
Synopsis
In 1986 Michael Morton’s wife Christine is brutally murdered in front of their only child, and Michael is convicted of the crime. Locked away in Texas prisons for a quarter century, he has years to ponder questions of justice and innocence, truth and fate. Though he is virtually invisible to society, a team of dedicated attorneys spends years fighting for the right to test DNA evidence found at the murder scene. Their discoveries ultimately reveal that the price of a wrongful conviction goes well beyond one man’s loss of freedom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 386 DaysMarch 11, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2014
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Al Reinert
- Original Title
- An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Blue Bandana Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Reinert
Levie Isaacks
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Al Reinert
Director
Levie Isaacks
Director of Photography
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What is An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story about?
In 1986 Michael Morton’s wife Christine is brutally murdered in front of their only child, and Michael is convicted of the crime. Locked away in Texas prisons for a quarter century, he has years to ponder questions of justice and innocence, truth and fate. Though he is virtually invisible to society, a team of dedicated attorneys spends years fighting for the right to test DNA evidence found at the murder scene. Their discoveries ultimately reveal that the price of a wrongful conviction goes well beyond one man’s loss of freedom.
Who directed An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story?
An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story was directed by Al Reinert.
Who stars in An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story?
The principal cast of An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story includes Michael Morton.
When was An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story released and how long is it?
An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.