

Making a Murderer
2015-12-18 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.8
Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.
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- Creators
- Moira Demos, Laura Ricciardi
- Production companies
- Synthesis Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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