The Trial of Alec Baldwin
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| Directed by | Rory Kennedy |
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| Cinematography | Jenna Rosher |
| Edited by | Jawad Metni |
| Music by | Gary Lionelli |
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Running time | 111 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Trial of Alec Baldwin is an 2025 American documentary film directed and produced by Rory Kennedy. It explores Alec Baldwin in the aftermath of the Rust shooting incident, following his life and trial.
It will have its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 13, 2025.
Premise
Explores the life and trial of Alec Baldwin in the aftermath of the Rust shooting incident.
Production
In April 2023, Rory Kennedy was announced to be in production of a documentary revolving around Alec Baldwin and the Rust shooting incident.[2] In May 2024, Kennedy was revealed to be fighting a subpoena by prosecutors to turn over footage in the documentary, claiming it included "critical pieces of information concerning key elements of this criminal prosecution."[3] In an affidavit, Kennedy stated Baldwin did not approach or commission the documentary and had no creative or editorial control over the film.[4] A judge later ruled Kennedy did not have to turn over footage.[5] Kennedy was denied access to the resuming production of Rust after production felt Baldwin was making the project to "exonerate" himself, with director Joel Souza declining to sit for an interview.[6][7]
Release
It will have its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 13, 2025.[8]
References
- ^ "The Trial of Alec Baldwin". DOC NYC. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ Saperstein, Pat (April 21, 2023). "As 'Rust' Resumes Filming in Montana, Alec Baldwin Is Working With Rory Kennedy on a Documentary". Variety. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ Maddus, Gene (May 8, 2024). "Alec Baldwin Again Seeks Dismissal of Case, as Rory Kennedy Fights D.A.'s Subpoena". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ McArdle, Tommy (May 9, 2024). "How a Kennedy Got Caught Up in Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Rust Case". People. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ Maddus, Gene (June 3, 2024). "Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Documentary Footage From Rory Kennedy Will Not Be Turned Over to Prosecutors". Variety. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ <Keegan, Rebecca (July 8, 2024). "As Alec Baldwin Heads to Trial, Dueling 'Rust' Documentaries Become Part of Tangled Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ Mahler, Jonathan (June 26, 2024). "How Did the Case Against Alec Baldwin Go so Far?". The New York Times. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ Morfoot, Addie (October 9, 2025). "DOC NYC Unveils 16th Annual Film Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 1, 2025.